Learn about common early signs of ulcerative colitis, including blood in stool, diarrhea, cramping, bloating, and bowel changes, for a prompt diagnosis and effective treatment.

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Women are dramatically more likely than men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition causing ...

UCSF researchers showed that estrogen can turn on pain signals in the gut, offering new insights into conditions like ...

Women are more likely to suffer pain from irritable bowel syndrome due to their hormones, according to a new study. Previous ...

Scientists have discovered that oestrogen activates pathways in the colon that trigger pain and make the female gut more ...

Discover foods that support digestion better than ginger. Learn how options like kefir, peppermint, chia seeds, and kiwi can benefit gut health and ease discomfort.

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During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain"—the ...

During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain" — the enteric nervous system (ENS ...

A study led by NYU Langone Health researchers reveals a new strategy to study Hirschsprung disease in mice that better mimics how the disease manifests in humans. Previous HSCR animal models only ...

“Give yourself ample time after meals (usually around 30 minutes) to have access to a bathroom,” Reardon said. “Eating food ...