The FDA designated the recall of certain Medtronic Bravo esophageal pH monitoring capsules as class I, the most serious type.

Introduction Each year, millions of people experience recurrent diverticulitis episodes. Elective sigmoid colon resection reduces the risk of recurrence, but The American Society of Colon and Rectal ...

Many Americans aren't getting enough fiber, while colorectal cancer rates are increasing in younger adults. Is fibermaxxing ...

Lima beans have benefits for digestive and heart health. Eating them may lower the risk of obesity, heart disease, and ...

Introduction Colonic diverticulosis is the most common structural abnormality of the colon in developed countries, with an increasing global prevalence. Approximately 20–25% of affected individuals ...

A gym-loving dad thought he'd pulled a muscle during a workout session when his stomach 'popped' - only to nearly die from a ...

"It looks like a piece of faeces got stuck in the bowel itself and that can cause an infection and the infection starts ...

Crohn’s disease is a poorly understood autoimmune reaction that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Here's ...

According to many experts, Mr. Claus is at risk for lots of serious health conditions due to his less-than-optimal lifestyle.

Concepts such as disease and health can be difficult to define precisely. Part of the reason for this is that they embody value judgments and are rooted in metaphor. The precise meaning of terms like ...

Introduction Colonic diverticulosis is the most common structural abnormality of the colon in developed countries, with an increasing global prevalence. Approximately 20–25% of affected individuals ...

Surgery can help treat cataracts and improve vision in most patients. Regular eye exams can help manage glaucoma and prevent further vision loss. People with diabetes should get regular eye exams to ...