Researchers used genetic editing to uncover a pathway behind diseases like inflammatory bowel disorders. They say existing drugs could be used to interrupt the inflammation process and help treat ...

Learn how stool appearance can signal colon cancer. Recognize signs like ribbon-like and pebble-shaped stools, and understand ...

(Reuters) -Serious cases of a disorder of the large intestine are surging among Americans younger than 50, researchers say. Analyzing data on more than 5.2 million adults hospitalized for ...

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis show different patterns of incidence by race, gender and even place of birth, a new U.S. study finds. The two illnesses are each classified as an inflammatory ...

Transverse colon samples from confirmed Alzheimer’s disease cases showed distinct gut microbiome and proteomic shifts, ...

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SpaceOAR Hydrogel reduces radiation exposure to the rectum, minimizing bowel-related side effects in prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. A study showed a 25% reduction in bowel ...

UK's NHS notes that Irritable Bowel Syndrome can flare up for no obvious reason, but it is most often triggered by certain ...

IBS is a lifelong disease in which a person living with the medical condition experiences a group of symptoms affecting their ...