An ostomy is a surgical procedure creating an opening, or "stoma," on the abdomen to allow waste to exit the body. This may ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD A perforated bowel, or intestinal perforation, occurs when a hole forms in the wall of the ...

“You can decrease your risk of colorectal cancer by improving your lifestyle,” said Molefi. “Regular exercise and a diet that includes lots of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains have been linked to ...

Tom Contos is an avid runner. When he started experiencing rectal bleeding in March, he thought exercise could be the cause ...

Tom Contos is an avid runner. When he started experiencing rectal bleeding in March, he thought exercise could be the cause ...

The festive season brings joy, celebrations, and indulgent meals. While this is delightful, many people feel sluggish and ...

The Chicago health care consultant contacted his physician at Northwestern Medicine, who referred him for a diagnostic ...

The Chicago health-care consultant contacted his physician at Northwestern Medicine, who referred Contos, 45, for a ...

Metastatic bowel cancer is cancer that has spread from the back passage (rectum) and large intestines (colon) to other parts of the body, such as the liver. Sometimes cancer has spread when it is ...

Colon cancers may be surging in under 50s because of a rise in 'accelerated agers', according to a new study. These people have a biological age that is higher than their chronological age, which ...

with 78 percent of patients developing it on the left side of their large intestine, according to the team, including researchers from Osaka University. The researchers have found that genes on the ...