Complexity of case lay in preserving benefits of minimally invasive surgical approach A 63-year-old patient who was rushed to ...

Nichole Hynes is challenging herself in a “now-or-never moment” after enduring one of the hardest years of her life when ...

Resting and applying a heating pad can help soothe diverticulitis pain. A clear liquid diet can give your gut a break and help reduce pain. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is recommended for pain relief ...

Diverticulitis can make stools watery, hard, or pencil-shaped. Stools with bright red, maroon, or tarry black colors can indicate bleeding. See a doctor if you have bloody stools with fever, nausea, ...

Emerging research suggests the state of the gut microbiome in early life is linked to colorectal cancer—and that both too much and too little bacteria can play a role. Colored transmission electron ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 75 and have not been able to eat beef or dairy products since my mid-20s. A colonoscopy revealed that I have diverticulosis, but I am generally not bothered if I stay away from ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 75 and have not been able to eat beef or dairy products since my mid-20s. A colonoscopy revealed that I have diverticulosis, but I am generally not bothered if I stay away from ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 75 and have not been able to eat beef or dairy products since my mid-20s. A colonoscopy revealed that I have diverticulosis, but I am generally not bothered if I stay away from ...

Younger adults are developing a severe gut disorder at increasing rates, according to a new study. There's been a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis among Americans younger than 50, researchers ...

A colonoscopy technique involving repeat intubation of the sigmoid colon significantly improves detection of adenomas compared with conventional colonoscopy evaluations, new research showed. “After ...

A sigmoid septum occurs when part of the heart muscle expands and blocks a pathway blood uses to leave the heart’s left side. It often does not cause symptoms and has links to aging. The heart ...

It’s not something people often talk about at the dinner table, but your gut health plays a huge role in your overall wellbeing. And one of the most common conditions affecting the large intestine is ...