Avoiding passing poop may result in constipation. When this occurs, the lower intestine absorbs water from the stool that accumulates in the rectum. Stool with less water is more difficult to pass ...

Millions of these events happening simultaneously produce a constant supply of a targeted protein inside the lower intestine. Even though phages act (and look) like spider aliens, they are regular ...

This can include incorporating foods in your diet that might foster a healthy bowel environment—including one popular food item that a new study says could help lower your bowel cancer risk.

Biologists converted gut bacteria into miniature protein factories that manufacture and release a sustained flow of targeted proteins inside the lower intestines. This technique solves one of the ...