The gut microbiome is an important ecosystem of microbes that lives in each one of us, and its strength affects our overall health. However, the small intestine is an underappreciated part of the gut ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Alexander Lake, DO, a gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, joined Gayle Guyardo, host of the globally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom, to shed light on one of the most ...

How long is your small intestine? With a few items from around the house, you can learn the science behind your small intestine. Use the yardstick to measure and cut 23 feet of yarn or rope. The yarn ...

Intestinal cysts are uncommon but not always harmless. Often silent, they can grow until they trigger pain, bowel changes or ...

Villi are tiny projections in the small intestine that help absorb nutrients and aid digestion. Damage to your villi can lead ...

A healthy digestive tract is the key to good health. The digestive process is complex and the digestive tract is designed to manage this incredible activity of dismantling food, absorbing important ...

Small intestine cancer is rare, with adenocarcinomas being the most common type, often occurring in the duodenum. Diagnosis involves imaging, endoscopy, and biopsy, with staging determined by the TNM ...