Consumers have testing options beyond the once-a-decade colonoscopy. But some doctors question Cologuard's testing program.

The colon plays a crucial role in digestion and overall well-being. However, early symptoms of problems are often mild or absent, which makes them easy to overlook. Recognizing key signs can help ...

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Here's how to tell which one you have.

If you notice bloody stool or blood when you wipe, don’t ignore it. If you’re under 50, it could be a major red flag for ...

Reddit's popularity as a tool for self-managing inflammatory bowel disease highlights opportunities for improvements in ...

The relationship between diet and colon health extends far beyond occasional digestive discomfort. Many everyday foods, from processed meats to sugary treats, can significantly impact digestive ...

The symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation. Here's how to treat it.

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 ...

Colon cancer can be genetic because of inherited conditions. Knowing your family history of colon cancer and genetic testing ...

Colorectal cancer, more commonly known as colon cancer, once thought to be mainly a disease of older adults, is now appearing more often in people under age 50. It’s a type of cancer that develops in ...

Affecting one in five adults, irritable bowel syndrome causes cramps, bloating and changes in bowel habits. Last year, the primary drug used to treat the illness, Lotronex, was voluntarily removed ...

Children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may also tend to struggle with bedwetting and other bowel and urinary tract problems, a UC Irvine College of Medicine study has found. The ...