Canadian researchers say a blood test measuring immune response to gut bacteria could help predict Crohn’s disease years ...

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

Data suggests that bowel cancers are on the rise among people younger than 50. Studies have found that younger people are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced stages of colorectal cancer. Risk ...

Digestion problems, whether from stress or a bad burrito, are just a part of life—so ordinary they can be easy to brush off. But when constipation or stomach cramps persist for weeks or months, it can ...

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, has become an epidemic in urban cities. Here are the signs to watch out for and when to ...

A form of very low-calorie fasting-mimicking diet may help alleviate symptoms of mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease.

Colon cancer remains one of the most prevalent yet often undetected forms of cancer, developing silently in the large intestine. According to recent medical data, it ranks as the third most common ...

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States and cases among younger adults are rising. Early detection is critical, as symptoms may not appear until the cancer has progressed. ...

This article discusses possible warning signs of irritable bowel syndrome and recommendations for evaluation and management.

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.

Colon cancer treatment is personalized based on stage, overall health and tumor characteristics. Early detection and accurate ...

Understand the key differences between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, common symptoms, early detection methods and ...