Several medications now calm painful inflammation in the intestines. Diets free of ultraprocessed foods also help ...

Scientists have uncovered how a gut bacterium, Clostridium scindens, aids in healing intestinal injuries by restoring bile acid balance. Their findings could pave the way for new treatments for ...

Early detection greatly improves colon cancer survival rates. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends routine ...

Study findings indicate therapeutic potential of microbiome-based intervention to restore bile acid balance and promote gut healing in ulcerative colitis.

Proctosigmoiditis is a form of left-sided ulcerative colitis that affects the rectum and sigmoid colon rather than a larger area of the colon. It usually causes diarrhea. Proctosigmoiditis affects ...

D illustration of Clostridium scindens in the intestine. Credit: K. Schoonjans (EPFL) EPFL scientists have uncovered how a ...