New research links sitting five hours or more daily to a 3.68 times higher risk of piles and anal fissures, highlighting dangers of prolonged desk work.

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the different causes of rectal bleeding. From minor issues such as excessive wiping to more serious conditions like hemorrhoids, ...

Deaths from both causes are down, but they still eclipse all other causes, according to new statistics. By Nina Agrawal Despite gains in treatment, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of ...

And though rare, causes like preeclampsia in pregnancy and deep vein thrombosis are medical emergencies that require immediate medical care. Here are some of the most common explanations for swollen ...

An E.P.A. site listing the causes of climate change no longer includes the main one: human activity. By Lisa Friedman The Environmental Protection Agency has quietly removed the fact that human ...

Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV recently lost his father to Ewing Sarcoma and he will support Wings for Ewing for the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative. After recently launching his own ...

A bump on the anus may be caused by relatively harmless conditions like a hemorrhoid, skin tag, or wart. It's important to have any unusual bump checked by a healthcare provider to ensure it is not ...

Fissure Berry is a seed that was introduced to Grow a Garden on October 4, 2025, as part of the Chubby Chipmunk update. If you're looking to add this crop to your garden, I've put together a guide on ...

Two leading G.I. doctors explain eight common reasons the experience doesn't feel like relief, and when it's not just a passing sensation. Painful pooping often has simple explanations, but sometimes ...

Soon after psychiatrist Leo Kanner first identified autism in the 1940s, he and his colleagues proposed a simple explanation for its cause: mothers’ “lack of genuine warmth” toward their children.