Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, remains a major clinical challenge owing to its complex pathophysiology and clinical management: it is a ...

Approximately 60,000 Danes live with chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Some experience limited discomfort, while others go ...

Many gastrointestinal diseases begin with symptoms so mild they are easy to ignore. Occasional heartburn, changes in bowel habits or discomfort after meals may not feel urgent, yet these subtle issues ...

Your belly hurts. The diarrhea keeps coming. And you certainly don’t feel like eating. These are telltale signs of colitis. But which kind? Colitis is a term used to describe inflammation in your ...

Scientists define five types of colon neurons specialized for sending different signals to the brain. The gut-brain connection is a complicated two-way signaling cascade that is responsible for ...

Colon cancer used to carry an unspoken label: older person’s disease. That label no longer fits. Men under 55 now face rising rates of colon cancer, and too many of them lose their lives because they ...

The cause of both conditions remains unknown, though both have been linked to genetic and environmental factors, as well as potential disruptions of the gut microbiome. They also share a number of ...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a long-term condition that causes ulcers and swelling in the digestive tract.

What are the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer? Common signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer include blood in the stool, narrow or ribbon-like stools, abdominal cramping or pain, fatigue, and ...

Colon cancer is hitting long before the usual screening age. If you could ID who's at risk, you could screen early and save ...