The success of fecal transplants to combat hospital-acquired diarrhea shows how crucial gut bacteria are to our bodies.

Ischemic colitis can range from mild inflammation to life-threatening damage. Early diagnosis and tailored care make all the ...

A research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a method to predict early-stage kidney damage ...

Up to 90% of colorectal cancers can be cured if they are found early. But once cancer spreads outside the colon, it is much harder to treat. That’s why regular colorectal cancer screenings, starting ...

Eating this common fruit could help reduce your risk of colon cancer, a doctor has claimed. According to the NHS, bowel cancer, which is found anywhere in the large bowel, including the colon and ...

A total proctocolectomy is surgical removal of the colon, rectum, and anus. Your surgeon will perform it while you’re under general anesthesia. Surgeons typically perform a total proctocolectomy ...

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Former NFL offensive lineman Willie Colon on if quarterback Will Howard is the future for the Pittsburgh Steelers and breaks down Super Bowl XLIII. "GMFB" debate can the Baltimore Ravens put their ...

Mar. 3, 2025 — Researchers have shown how a low carbohydrate diet can worsen the DNA-damaging effects of some gut microbes to cause colorectal cancer. The study compared the effects of three ...