You also mentioned you had pancreatic cancer five years ago. This is likely to factor into your doctors’ guidance. Existing scar tissue from previous surgeries and your current health will all be ...

The suit centered on allegations that a misdiagnosis and years of improper treatment ultimately led to severe complications, ...

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 ...

Sweeney is a contributor for TIME. Sweeney is a contributor for TIME. If you’ve recently been constipated or bloated—and you spend a lot of time on social media—you may have been tempted to try colon ...

Dear Doctors: I am considering having sigmoid surgery. Five years ago, I had pancreatic cancer. I have also had multiple episodes of diverticulitis. Is there any information about how common post-op ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Diverticulitis is a digestive condition in which there is an infection in the colon that can cause severe pain, fever and nausea. In some cases, emergency surgery is needed. One ...

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 ...

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 ...