Diverticulitis, once a concern for older adults, is now increasingly affecting Americans under 50. Hospitalizations for ...

A concerning sign of colon cancer, pencil-thin stools, is gaining attention. While often overlooked, this symptom can indicate tumors narrowing the colon. Early detection is crucial for effective ...

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere – from snacks and frozen meals to sauces and cereals – and while they’re undeniably ...

Colon cancer rates are rising in the U.S. among adults under the age of 50. Nearly double the number of young adults are diagnosed with colorectal cancer today compared to just a decade ago, according ...

A woman was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at age 24 and said she almost missed a major warning sign of the disease.

Mail-in stool kits such as Colorguard can detect warning signs, but gastroenterologists say a colonoscopy is still the most ...

IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

Krystal Maeyke received a terminal bowel cancer diagnosis just months after her strange symptoms began impacting her health.

Artificial intelligence helps UCSD scientists discover a biological process connected to the bowel disease, potentially opening the door to new treatments ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system. It affects about 10 ...