Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have uncovered new evidence that an age-related blood condition may contribute to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Their findings suggest that a new ...

You can eat more fiber to help keep your bowel movements regular. Regular exercise supports a healthy weight and lowers your ...

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 ...

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

Common digestive issues include constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and the feeling of an unfinished bowel movement. These are often symptoms of different digestive disorders, such as irritable bowel ...

A genetics‑guided drug, compound 6, targets CARD9 to subtly calm gut inflammation in Crohn’s disease, pointing to safer, longer‑lasting, precision treatments.

Melanosis coli is a medical condition caused by the release of a pigment molecule — called lipofuscin — into the mucus membranes of the large intestine (colon). Melanosis coli isn’t life-threatening.

End ileostomy is when a surgeon removes the colon and creates a stoma in the abdomen for the end of the small intestine and waste to pass through. A person may need an end ileostomy if their large ...