The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. When this microbial balance is disturbed, it can contribute to the development of ...

An anastomosis from colon surgery can take several weeks to fully heal. Checking in with your care team is important, as problems such as anastomotic leakage need immediate attention. If a section of ...

Scientists have found a new link between diet and colon-cancer risk that could change how we fight the disease with more targeted treatments.

DALLAS – May 23, 2014 – A microRNA cluster believed to be important for suppressing colon cancer has been found to play a critical role in wound healing in the intestine, UT Southwestern cancer ...

When I ask people over the age of 45 if they have had a screening colonoscopy for colon cancer, a lot of them answer “no.” And when I ask them if they plan on getting a colonoscopy in the next few ...

This procedure involves removing a portion of the large intestine and creating an ileostomy to redirect human waste. People will likely need to adjust their diet after surgery. People with colon ...

They introduced Clostridium scindens into some mice while leaving others untreated. The team then monitored the animals' recovery by measuring weight loss, colon inflammation, and markers of ...