NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Long-term constipation doesn't raise risk for colon and rectal cancers according to a new analysis of the existing evidence. Past studies had suggested a possible ...

Colonoscopy prep typically involves changing your diet a few days beforehand and taking liquid or pill laxatives that cause diarrhea to completely empty the bowels. While uncomfortable, this is a ...

Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research suggests that, in some people, the culprit may not be sluggish muscles or faulty ...

Colon or colorectal cancer concept as a medical illustration of a large intestine with a malignant tumor growth disease of the digestive system as a 3D illustration. Gastro-intestinal problems like ...

About 9-12 million Americans suffer from chronic pain annually, and most are prescribed opioid medications to treat and control their symptoms 1. While opioids can help relieve and manage chronic pain ...