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Megacolon: when constipation becomes something more serious
Elecoglipron, an oral small molecule GLP-1 RA, moves to Phase III programme and unlocks next chapter in AstraZeneca’s cardiometabolic and kidney portfolio
Five reasons to add peas into your diet
Fiber’s structural integrity keeps plants strong – and its indigestibility keeps your digestive system healthy
Will retatrutide help me lose weight or look ‘shredded’?
Traveller’s tummy: why going on holiday can affect your bowel habits – and what you can do to prevent it
The Surprising Factors Impacting Your Weight Loss Progress
Could a new type of weight-loss pill shake up the market? Here’s what to know about orforglipron
What weight loss jabs teach us about how appetite works
There aren’t enough geriatricians – here’s how older adults can still get the right care
TGA Product Information Safety Updates 25 February
Five everyday over-the-counter medicines with potential dangers
Why regularly taking laxatives over the long term can be a bad idea
Irritable bowel syndrome in adolescence is usually resolved
Wheatbelt champion shines light on awareness for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
5 things to make with mangoes that aren’t smoothies
Can you only poo at home? A gastroenterologist explains what the Germans call ‘heimscheisser’
Molecule: what’s in this dangerous, illegal slimming pill?
Taking prescription opioids for too long can be harmful. Here’s how to cut back and stop
‘Hot girl’ stomach problems? Yes, IBS affects women more than men – here’s why
Eat kiwifruit for constipation, new guidelines say. But ditch the high-fibre diet
Do Kids Really Need Vitamin Supplements?
Six Everyday Habits That Could Be Sabotaging Your Bladder Health
Does your child need more protein? The answer is probably not
Huge Toll Of Extreme Pregnancy Nausea
Scrolling on the toilet increases your risk of haemorrhoids, new study shows
World’s First Clinical Trial Showing Lubiprostone Aids Kidney Function
From resort buffets to long flights: simple tips for eating well on holiday
Weight loss jabs and cancer risk: here’s what you need to know about the research so far
Don’t Let Illness Derail Your Travel Plans
Rewriting the rulebook on schizophrenia meds: why it’s time to rethink clozapine protocols
RMIT MedTech Invention Goes To Market
Wandering uteruses and far-reaching tubes: the surprising mobility of the female reproductive tract
Pelvic floor dysfunction: what every woman should know
Gut reaction: study reveals opioid pain relievers with highest constipation risk
Diverticular disease: the surprisingly common gut condition you’ve probably never heard of
Gluten intolerance and coeliac disease can both cause nausea, bloating and pain. What’s the difference?
Heart attacks, fainting and falls: the perils of pooping
6 symptoms of neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) you shouldn’t ignore
Coffee can interfere with your medication – here’s what you need to know
Breakthrough could boost quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease
Can cats drink milk? Despite the stereotypes, it’s actually a bad idea
Drinking pee to improve health is an ancient practice – but the risks outweigh the evidence
Coffee enemas probably won’t detox your system – they’re more likely to cause you serious damage
Do eggs really make you constipated? A gut expert on what the evidence says
What Are Side Effects Of GLP-1 Medications?
Could it be ovarian cancer? Recognising signs that could save your life
How fast is your gut? The answer to this question is important to your health