Data suggests that bowel cancers are on the rise among people younger than 50. Studies have found that younger people are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced stages of colorectal cancer. Risk ...

IN a bid to lose weight, Alex Blackwell became an “avid” gym-goer, usually only lifting light weights. During one session, he thought he’d pulled a muscle when his stomach ...

The symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC) — stomach cramps, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhea — come and go. While serious complications from ulcerative colitis are rare, they can occur. Severe ...

Fulminant colitis is a rare but severe form of colitis that can be life threatening. It affects the entire lining of the colon, causing severe inflammation and potentially serious complications. In ...

LMH Health, 325 Maine St., is pictured in May 2021. Colon cancer rates are on the rise in people under age 50, but don’t let those statistics fool you. It’s important for older adults to get screened ...

If you’re having symptoms of IBS, it’s important to see your doctor to get evaluated. Your doctor will likely give you a ...