Let’s be honest: no one wants to have a colonoscopy, but it is not only recommended; it can also be life-saving.

If you've spotted mucus in your little one's diaper, here's what it might mean – and when to check in with a doctor.

Anyone can occasionally have narrow stools. As long as bowel movements are otherwise normal, this usually isn't cause for concern. However, several possible causes of thin stools warrant attention.

Frequent pale stools may suggest issues with your liver, gallbladder, or pancreas, as well as a side effect of certain medications. If your child has more than one bowel movement that is ...

If detected early, cancer is much easier to treat. Emerging non-invasive tests can help early diagnosis. As diseases go, cancer is deadly. Its early detection, however, can make a huge difference to ...

The color of your poop (stool) can provide clues about diseases or conditions affecting the digestive tract. Some of the causes are harmless, like eating colored foods or taking certain medications, ...

Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, most people don’t know when or how ...

A norovirus outbreak on Cunard's flagship cruise ship resulted in 183 passengers and 14 crew reporting gastrointestinal ...

Mom-and-pop businesses are trying to adapt to the soaring cost of eggs. The owners of four egg-centric restaurants across the ...

Like any mother, I would gladly contract every plague known to nature if it would spare my children pain. But my subject here ...