If you’ve ever experienced gut issues, you know how frustrating it can be. You may try a variety of things to feel better, but if the discomfort continues, you may worry about what’s really going on.

While you may not be able to prevent flare-ups completely, there are some proactive things you can do to cope.

Receiving an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) diagnosis and dealing with ongoing symptoms can be overwhelming.

Do you need to deworm twice a year? Or could a parasite cleanse cause more harm than good?

Healthy adults should now get their first screening colonoscopy at age 45. That’s a change from the previous recommendation of 50. Why?

We all do it. See what health signals your poop might be sending you with this simple infographic.

By lunchtime, Matt’s stomach had started to feel uneasy. After dinner, the nausea grew worse. His abdominal area became extremely painful to the touch.

In her homeland of Saudi Arabia, Mona Al Marzouq was running out of options. She had spent nearly two years inside hospital walls.

Question: I am 75 years old and have other health issues, but I want to know: Can I use a powdered supplement to stay regular Answer from internist Brandon Miller, MD.

The next time you’re feeling down, instead of blaming it on the weather or a stressful day at work, you may want to look at what you’re putting in your gut. An unhealthy gut or one that is out of balance, can increase your risk for obesity and illnesses like diabetes, and can play a small role in depression and colon cancer. Learn more.