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Learn ways to manage Crohn’s disease, one form of inflammatory bowel disease, a group of conditions that also includes ulcerative colitis.

With March marking National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, here’s what to know about colorectal cancer — including ...

Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in people younger than 50. Early screening and lifestyle changes are recommended.

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S., with more than 100,000 cases diagnosed each year. But some people ...

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 ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, remains a major clinical challenge owing to its complex pathophysiology and clinical management: it is a ...

At 47 years old, orthopedic surgeon Todd Grunander never expected to hear the word cancer, let alone colon cancer.

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 ...

Jeff Smith was dumbfounded when he received a colon cancer screening kit in the mail. The 68-year-old Minnesota man hadn't asked for the Cologuard test, and his doctor hadn't mentioned anything about ...