Knocking out a single gene reprograms part of the large intestine to function like the nutrient-absorbing small intestine. In ...

A new study links yogurt to reduced colon cancer risk—but what about dairy-free options? We dig into whether plant-based ...

Research in mice identifies protein responsible for regulating gut movement in response to pressure, exercise, and ...

A recent study from Australia suggests that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats may reduce the ...

While CRC is on the rise in people under 50, receiving colonoscopies beginning at age 45 can help decrease your risk.

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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, relapsing disease that causes painful inflammation and ulcers in the colon.

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., and a new study shows it may also raise the risk of ...

Scientists have identified a protein sensor in intestinal neurons that responds to pressure, inflammation to stimulate the ...

Colon cancer is a particularly deadly form ... The cancer itself also might cause inflammation and other problems damaging to the heart, he added. "For therapies that are newer, there is not ...