Gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that causes symptoms like diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Viruses, bacteria, and parasites can cause gastroenteritis. A ...

Gastroenterologists share what your stool’s buoyancy can reveal about your digestion, diet, and overall health.

Difficulty with bowel movements is a common problem in children. In fact, it is one of the most frequent reasons why children are referred to a pediatric gastroenterologist. A “normal” stool varies ...

Number twos are a tricky subject. We all do them. Indeed, excreting waste is critical to life. But polite society and its rules of etiquette ensure we’re rarely brave enough to speak about them. The ...

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Trevor Lockett receives funding from NHMRC and the Cancer Councils of Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. Our gut does more than help us digest food; the bacteria that call our ...