Constipation is painful, irritating and even painful. You are not alone if you have ever had a problem with irregular or hard bowel movements. Many people seek natural ways to relieve constipation ...

Lauren Ver Steeg isn’t afraid to crack a butt joke. After being diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer at 26, she’s made a conscious effort to talk openly about the often-taboo topics that surround the ...

In part one of our exclusive gut health series, gastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha identifies the everyday habits throwing ...

Though prunes are better known for relieving constipation and promoting regular bowel movements, they aren't proven to be any more effective than dates. Both dates and prunes contain fiber and ...

CCS calls for provinces and territories to take immediate action to detect cancers earlier and prevent avoidable deathsOTTAWA ...

People as young as 45 should be invited to provincial and territorial programs to screen for colorectal cancer, says the Canadian Cancer Society. The call comes as emerging evidence suggests younger ...

As colorectal cancer rates rise in patients under 50, at least two local health systems are hiring more doctors, realigning care and increasing education.

Most people dismiss stomach troubles as minor problems. A little bloating after a meal, occasional acidity, or a day of constipation rarely feels alarming. The common response is to ignore it, drink a ...

Gond katira is a natural cooling substance that can boost your gut health. Here are the seven reasons why it is better for your gut function and the side effects that you should be aware of for safety ...

Now scientists in Japan believe they may have discovered an important reason why some constipation treatments do not work.

Nursing shortages threaten patient safety and health care access the nation. An aging nursing workforce leads to high ...

A growing trend called “fibermaxxing” is putting dietary fiber in the spotlight—and for good reason. Fiber plays a powerful role in keeping the body healthy, from supporting digestion and feeding ...