IN a bid to lose weight, Alex Blackwell became an “avid” gym-goer, usually only lifting light weights. During one session, he ...

Jennifer Agnew, MD, is a colorectal surgeon at Northwell, where she applies her highly specialized surgical skills to treat colon, rectal and anal cancers. She also manages complex conditions such as ...

What if I'm dying? NICOLA JANE SWINNEY writes: I was in the middle of what I now know was a diverticulitis flare-up - and ...

Diverticulitis, once a concern for older adults, is now increasingly affecting Americans under 50. Hospitalizations for ...

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 comprehensive analysis revealed a concerning 52% surge in complicated diverticulitis cases among Americans under 50. Researchers observed a significant shift in hospitalizations for this condition, ...

A comprehensive analysis of over 5.2 million hospitalizations reveals a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis cases among Americans younger than 50. The analysis, led by researchers from UCLA and ...

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)—genetic material shed from tumors into the bloodstream—may help risk-stratify patients with Stage 3 colon cancer by tailoring chemotherapy options after surgery based on ...

Four-year results found diverticulitis recurred in 16% of the surgery group versus 92% of the those who received conservative treatment. In patients who opted for surgery later, the major ...

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 ...

When it comes to surgery, innovation can mean faster recovery, greater precision, and better outcomes for patients. At Columbus Regional Health, Dr. Cory Banaschak is helping lead the way through ...

Fugees member Pras Michel had emergency colon cancer surgery on Thursday (8/28), which had delayed his sentencing hearing on his federal courts conviction on illegal foreign lobbying and conspiracy ...