The gut microbiome, specifically, references the microbes in your intestines -- notably the large intestine. This helps you metabolize the food you can't digest, boost your immune function and ...

If you have your pupils dilated for an eye exam, they may stay dilated for several hours. Your eye health provider dilates your pupils so they can get a clear view of the internal structures of your ...

The large intestine—which includes the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus—is a key part of the digestive system. It's a long, thin organ at the end of your digestive tract where your body produces ...

This is a specialized X-ray, using a contrast material to highlight the affected area. During the X-ray, your doctor can clearly see the right colon and the ileum (part of the small intestine), the ...

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease in which the inner lining of the large intestine and rectum become inflamed. Ulcerative colitis is characterized by diarrhea, abdominal pain and ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of conditions that cause inflammation ...

The small intestine is part of the digestive system. Its main function is to break down and absorb ingested nutrients while mixing and moving the intestinal contents—consisting of gastric juices and ...