Psychologist Melissa Hunt and gastroenterologist Chung Sang Tse and colleagues have found that cognitive behavioral therapy ...

A dual-strain probiotic (L acidophilus LA-5 and B lactis BB-12) significantly improved global symptoms, symptom severity, and QOL in adults with nonconstipated IBS.

A gastroenterologist reveals common bathroom habits that can harm your health. Wiping incorrectly, delaying bowel movements, ...

Sitting for long hours, skipped breaks, poor posture and irregular eating at your desk raise constipation risk.

Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Many Brits are postponing checks for potential cancer symptoms, largely due to perceived difficulties in securing GP ...

Over and over again, from the age of 19 to 21, Milli Tanner would hear the same words: ‘You’re just too young to have bowel cancer.’ She would visit the GP an astonishing 13 times over the course of ...

In a prospective cohort study, nearly half of the survivors of colorectal cancer reported bowel-related symptoms at 6 months, whereas more than one third still had symptoms at 5 years. Higher dietary ...

CRC survivors experience higher rates of long-term bowel dysfunction compared to non-CRC individuals, with symptoms persisting up to five years post-diagnosis. Increased dietary fiber intake is linked ...

Yes, having constipation can cause gas build-up and flatulence. Constipation is a common digestive issue characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. Medically speaking, ...

Labor Day beachgoers are being advised to think twice before plunging into the water, as popular beach destinations around the country are closed or have warnings in place because of high levels of ...

Some of the East Coast’s most popular beaches — from Long Island to Florida — will be off limits to swimmers this Labor Day weekend due to high levels of fecal contamination. Earlier in the week, ...

OGUNQUIT, Maine — Thousands of Americans will head to beaches for one last summer splash this Labor Day weekend, but taking a dip might be out of the question: Many of the beaches will caution against ...