Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of the large ...

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, ...

A study has found that difficult experiences in the first years of life may alter the communication between the brain and the ...

Those with IBS can experience a flare-up during monsoon season. Dr Anukalp Prakash explains why the symptoms of IBS worsen ...