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 ...

Microbiota transplantation is safe and effective for treating clostridioides difficile infections, according to a clinical ...

Research involving Spanish participation associates exposure to a toxin with early-onset colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is increasing in young adults. Cases of this type of tumor, usually ...

Patients who underwent surgery for colorectal cancer had a higher risk of postoperative infection if they had high body mass index (BMI) or diabetes, among other risk factors. Various risk factors, ...

Recurrent and re-operative colon surgery is a procedure that is performed when cancer in the colon has returned after initial treatment or when a previous colorectal surgery was unsuccessful. This ...

Yogurt, which contains live strains of bacteria, is thought to protect against many types of diseases, with some reports indicating it could reduce risk of colorectal cancer. A new study led by ...

Scientists define five types of colon neurons specialized for sending different signals to the brain. The gut-brain connection is a complicated two-way signaling cascade that is responsible for ...

Most people with colon cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. If colon cancer has spread beyond your colon, you might have chemotherapy first. This can help treat cancer ...