Learn about the conditions often mistaken for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and how to differentiate them from IBDs like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.

While the researchers in the new study noted that the reasons behind the boom remain unclear, other studies have linked it to ...

The proportion of people under 50 hospitalized with severe diverticulitis increased from 19% to 28% over 15 years Younger people also require more complicated procedures to treat their condition ...

A concerning trend in public health is emerging among younger Americans, as serious cases of diverticulitis, a disorder of the large intestine, are on the rise. Researchers analyzing over 5.2 million ...

The number of severe cases of a painful colon-related condition thought to be a “disease of older adults” are surging among Americans younger than 50. Based on analysis of more than 5.2 million adult ...

A painful and serious gut problem is increasingly afflicting younger Americans, and no one’s sure why. Recent research shows that cases of severe diverticulitis among people under the age of 50 have ...

Q: I was diagnosed with diverticulitis, which caused a bowel perforation. I had a sigmoidectomy, no problem, and a resection. Now I'm dealing with constant and urgent diarrhea, as well as some ...

Scientists have engineered Salmonella bacteria to self-destruct inside tumors, releasing signals that spark powerful immune hubs and shrink colon cancer in mice, opening the door to “living medicines” ...