Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) rose in older adults over the past three decades, a new study finds. The stark increase in IBD is a global public health burden, according to authors of a study ...

Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.

Scientists are turning to the past to understand a worrying modern trend. Archived bowel cancer samples, some nearly 100 ...

In UK, bowel cancer rates among under-24s have risen by 75% since early 1990s, while cases in people aged 25 to 49 have ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, remains a major clinical challenge owing to its complex pathophysiology and clinical management: it is a ...

If you live with Crohn’s disease, you’re already familiar with the incessant fatigue, abdominal pain, and diarrhea that comes along with a Crohn’s diagnosis. Crohn’s is an autoimmune disorder that ...

Constipation is a frequently reported bowel symptom in the elderly with considerable impact on quality of life and health expenses. Disease-related morbidity and even mortality have been reported in ...

Constipation is a common issue for older adults. It involves infrequent bowel movements, difficulty passing stools, and a sensation of incomplete emptying. The primary causes of constipation in older ...

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