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 ...

When most people think about their health, their colon is not usually top of mind. However, colon health plays a major role in digestion, immune function, and overall well-being. March is Colorectal ...

Crohn’s disease is equally common in men and women, but women have some unique concerns. Find out what they are to better manage your Crohn’s.

For decades, colon cancer was largely seen as a disease of older adults. Doctors usually began screening after the age of 50. That assumption is slowly changing. Hospitals across the world are ...

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 ...

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 ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. According to a study published in January 2026 by the Journal of American Medical Association, colorectal cancer is now t ...

A Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital event provided information on testing, prevention and living with colorectal cancer using a ...

Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

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