Giant migrating contractions (GMCs) are powerful waves of colonic movement that propel intestinal contents toward the anus and are essential for defecation. Yet despite their physiological importance, ...

Although colon cancer may not cause obvious symptoms, especially in its earlier stages, it can cause changes in your bowel habits, blood in your stool, and other unusual symptoms. Colon cancer ...

Anal bleeding is the most common sign of colon cancer in young people, yet also one of the most taboo to talk about.Chinnapong/iStock When Sarah Beran started noticing blood in her poop, she didn't ...

If you're not regular just yet, you can train yourself to poop like clockwork.

Pooping: Everyone does it, but most of us don't like to talk about it. However, we should be giving our bathroom habits more attention. After all, our bowel movements can tell us a good deal about our ...

Poop timing might seem like an awkward topic, but doctors and gut-health researchers say it's actually an important window into your body's internal clock. Just like sleep, hunger, and hormones, bowel ...

The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 150,000 people will receive a colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2025, and factors like gender, age, and family health history can increase your risk ...

Your bowels play a vital role in maintaining overall health, yet they are often overlooked until something goes wrong. The digestive system, particularly the colon, not only processes waste but also ...

U of U Health Colon and Rectal Surgery Services has advanced fellowship training and experience in colon and rectal surgery, as well as gastrointestinal surgery. Our colon and rectal surgeons are ...

Colon cancer can sometimes cause back pain. Changes to bowel movements that occur with back pain may indicate late-stage colon cancer. Colon cancer occurs when a malignant tumor develops in a person’s ...