A new therapy that combines two existing drugs shows promise for patients with inflammatory bowel disease who have exhausted ...

Chronic immune diseases are shaped by multiple inflammatory processes happening at the same time, each in different parts of ...

Treatment for short bowel syndrome varies by stage and may include intravenous (IV) nutrition, feeding tubes, dietary changes, medications, or surgery.

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected mechanism by which the gut’s immune system maintains balance, challenging ...

Although colon cancer may not cause obvious symptoms, especially in its earlier stages, it can cause changes in your bowel habits, blood in your stool, and other unusual symptoms. Colon cancer ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Various dietary and lifestyle ...

U of U Health Colon and Rectal Surgery Services has advanced fellowship training and experience in colon and rectal surgery, as well as gastrointestinal surgery. Our colon and rectal surgeons are ...

A bowel regimen is a set of medications to help people avoid or relieve constipation. It may involve medications, laxatives, and lifestyle changes. A person with constipation may find it difficult or ...