When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

A man who just had surgical staples removed from his stomach “forcibly” sneezed, causing his incision site to rupture Getty A man who had recently had abdominal surgery sneezed out parts of his large ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Holtz wants people to talk about colon screenings and bowel movements without feeling ashamed. The Oak Ridge Associated ...

From slowed digestion to hidden food sensitivities, these common triggers leave you feeling bloated after a meal.

You can normally find Pete Lloyd in the DJ booth at Whitelock's Tavern in Aurora, Indiana. Crews prep for historic snowstorm with 60 drivers ready to clear roads in Hamilton County Crews in Hamilton ...

The gut microbiome is an important ecosystem of microbes that lives in each one of us, and its strength affects our overall health. However, the small intestine is an underappreciated part of the gut ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

Robert Sietsema is the former Eater NY senior critic with more than 35 years of experience covering dining in New York City. Among the many Korean barbecue restaurants in Manhattan’s Koreatown, ...

To be a fly on the wall during this medical mishap? Priceless. This month, doctors were shocked to find an actual fly inside a man's intestines during a routine colon screening. According to The ...