The large intestine—which includes the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus—is a key part of the digestive system. It's a long, ...

When you’re on the John, you’ll likely lose track of time as you get lost in your digital world. And there are many reasons ...

If you've been personally victimized by that weird, rain-stick like noise in the back of your neck, you might want to read ...

A rectal prolapse is when the rectum, part of the large intestine, slips down and bulges out of the anus. The pelvic floor ...

Bacteria produce SCFAs in the large intestine during the digestion of fiber and other foods. SCFAs are known to have ...

Linda Winston decided after over two decades being a patient dealing with Crohn’s disease, she wanted to become an advocate ...

Partially digested food arrives in the intestine from the stomach. Digested food is absorbed in the small intestine. This means that it passes through the wall of the small intestine and into the ...

Alcohol can worsen Crohn’s disease symptoms, but the impact varies from person to person. It may depend on what and how much ...

“The stomach, the pancreas, the small intestine, large intestine and liver. I also got a spleen for good measure.” Since the ...