It can take six hours for the small intestine to do its job. The nutrients are sucked from the inner surface of the small ...

A woman who had a botched abortion after parts of her baby's remains were left inside her uterus is seeking hundreds of ...

Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults, and early signs shouldn't be ignored. Healthy habits and timely screening are ...

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large ...

Yep, they form a digestive tube so lengthy it's got two sections. The so-called small intestine is about 22 feet long on average. That's over three times the size of LeBron James. The small ...

In the woman’s case, the endoscopy showed “the presence of live nematodes [worms] in the descending portion of the patient’s duodenum,” which is the beginning of the small intestine.

The man has since lost a section of his small intestine. The woman took the man to a labour pain simulation centre as a "test" before their marriage after the family suggested they try the experience.

Researchers have solved a cellular mystery that may lead to better therapies for colorectal and other types of cancer. A professor of pediatrics-developmental biology and an assistant professor of ...

Pregnancy permanently lengthens the small intestine in mice, enhancing nutrient absorption for mother and offspring. Genetic ...

A week later, it was discovered that the simulation damaged a part of his small intestine, forcing him to undergo surgery. The woman claimed she explained to her boyfriend that her family wanted ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that the small intestine grows in response to pregnancy in mice. This ...