Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

The large intestine is the final part of the lower gastrointestinal tract and includes the caecum, appendix, colon, rectum and anal canal. The large intestine's function is to finish digestion of food ...

This comprehensive review synthesizes a decade of human and animal research to explain how the gut and brain communicate ...

Sorbitol in sugar-free gum can cause diarrhea if you consume it in excess. You can expect diarrhea from sorbitol to last about 1-3 days after you stop consuming it. Chewing more than one pack of gum ...

Constipation is usually blamed on low fibre, dehydration or a sudden change in diet. But doctors say there's another major driver that often goes undetected - stress. Whether it's work pressure, exams ...

You don't have to suffer with an unhealthy gut. By treating your symptoms, you can get your body back in sync. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, ...