Straining on the toilet during pregnancy? Constipation in pregnancy is very common. Painful defecation is influenced by hormonal changes, mechanical pressure, altered gastrointestinal motility, and ...

Kiwi, chia seeds, and legumes are nutrient-dense foods that are high in fiber, which can support gut health and overall wellness.

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a devastating disease that was always fatal in the past until medical breakthroughs ...

Even though POP can cause symptoms, like feeling a fullness in the vagina, pelvic pain or pressure, or bowel or urinary changes, POP isn’t always bothersome, Dr. Horner says. Just 3% to 6% of women ...

A Parkinson Canada campaign running this month highlights research gaps for women with the disease, gender-specific support groups and stories from women navigating the nervous system disorder.

Most people dismiss stomach troubles as minor problems. A little bloating after a meal, occasional acidity, or a day of constipation rarely feels alarming. The common response is to ignore it, drink a ...

Piccioli, a mom of three, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer in May 2024. At the time, she said she had visited an ...

Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin ...

"I hope the NHS improves by the time they get their periods." Endometriosis is where cells similar to those in the lining of the womb grow in other parts of the body, according to the NHS. After ...

Perimenopause can begin as early as age 35, and the symptoms go far beyond hot flashes, but many women never connect what they're feeling to their hormones.

Young patients often struggle to get early diagnosis of cancer leading to delays and more advanced stages of disease.