Researchers used genetic editing to uncover a pathway behind diseases like inflammatory bowel disorders. They say existing drugs could be used to interrupt the inflammation process and help treat ...

(Reuters) -Serious cases of a disorder of the large intestine are surging among Americans younger than 50, researchers say. Analyzing data on more than 5.2 million adults hospitalized for ...

The preventive immunization Nous-209 works in an initial trial with patients who have 17 times the risk of developing tumors ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional digestive disorder of which there are several subtypes. In addition to abdominal pain and bloating, some people may experience diarrhea (IBS-D), ...

This report highlights various aspects regarding the care of patients with IBS, as discussed on Wednesday during sessions presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology.

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis show different patterns of incidence by race, gender and even place of birth, a new U.S. study finds. The two illnesses are each classified as an inflammatory ...

Bowel management in pediatric neurogenic disorders presents a significant clinical challenge that requires a tailored and multidisciplinary approach. Children with congenital or acquired neurological ...

Ulcers in the colon are usually due to a condition like inflammatory bowel disease or an infection. But some medications or procedures can also cause colon ulcers. A colon ulcer is an open sore that ...

Transverse colon samples from confirmed Alzheimer’s disease cases showed distinct gut microbiome and proteomic shifts, ...