Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the world. It develops in the colon or ...

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers affecting the digestive system. What makes ...

What Is Proctitis and How Does It Compare to UC? Proctitis is inflammation of the rectum, the last part of the large intestine that connects the colon to the anus. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of ...

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Vitamin D is best known for helping the body build strong bones and teeth, but scientists are learning that this important ...

There is a strong connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and spondyloarthritis—a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. The risk is particularly high among patients with ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

Dear Doctors: I’m a 77-year-old man and was having trouble with hard stools. My doctor suggested a stool softener. It worked for about a week, but then I developed diarrhea. Over-the-counter diarrhea ...

LONDON (Reuters) - The molecular switch that allows people to feel the heat of chili peppers is a promising new target for drugs against irritable bowel syndrome, British researchers said on Tuesday.