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The two major types of IBD―Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis―present with overlapping but distinct symptoms. Crohn’s ...

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Up to 90% of colorectal cancers can be cured if caught early. Learn about screening options at Fred Hutch to protect your health.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, affects a large number of people and can be difficult to manage. It causes ongoing ...

“A dirty sponge can actually contain more bacteria than a toilet seat,” said Darin Detwiler, a food safety expert and ...

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An expert MD explains what red poop could mean for you, from harmless causes to signs of something more serious. The post ...

The success of fecal transplants to combat hospital-acquired diarrhea shows how crucial gut bacteria are to our bodies.

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have found fecal transplants may be helpful in reducing drinking behaviors in ...

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a technique used in humans primarily for to treat Clostridium difficile infection. FMT uses healthy donor feces to modify the recipients ...

New research has connected toxins produced by E. coli bacteria to the types of colorectal cancer tumors more likely to affect ...