Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of the large ...

Giant migrating contractions (GMCs) are powerful waves of colonic movement that propel intestinal contents toward the anus and are essential for defecation. Yet despite their physiological importance, ...

Those with IBS can experience a flare-up during monsoon season. Dr Anukalp Prakash explains why the symptoms of IBS worsen ...

A study has found that difficult experiences in the first years of life may alter the communication between the brain and the ...

Many people focus on fiber and hydration, but experts say your nighttime routine may be just as important for keeping your ...

Bowel habits aren’t exactly dinner-table talk. But they reflect how quickly the gut moves things along, and when that goes wrong people can experience constipation, diarrhoea, or irritable bowel ...

Dr Saurabh Sethi recommends five fruits that may help relieve constipation naturally and keep your gut happy.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re not regular just yet, you can actually train yourself to poop like clockwork. Whether you call it poop, No. 2 or a bowel ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're regularly waking up bloated and backed up, there are some easy ways to build a more productive morning bathroom routine.

Doctors share the ideal time everyone should be spending on the toilet — and what you can do to improve your bowel health.