colon
New insight into how colon functions
Studies shed new light shed on gut function.
Man’s bowel bursts from being filled with too much faeces
Doctors were shocked to discover his ‘megarectum’ dilated to seven inched (18cm) and the last part of his colon filled with faeces.
Diet soda may keep colon cancer from recurring: Study
Artificially sweetened drinks have a checkered reputation in the public because of health risks that have never really been documented.
Daily consumption of this drug can cause certain cancers in men
Men who take once-daily aspirin have nearly double the risk of melanoma compared to men who are not exposed.
Gastroenterologists reveal 7 ways to ease trapped wind
'Tis the season to be jolly and possibly sick in the tummy too!
Small risk of breast cancer seen with hormone contraceptives
Researchers found a similar breast cancer risk with the progestin-only intrauterine device.
Unhealthy lifestyle may cause half of diverticulitis cases
It is most common reasons for gastrointestinal hospital admission in the United States.
Study shows thicker waistline may up cancer risk
According to research, certain protein released from fat in the body can cause a non-cancerous cell to turn into a cancerous one.