Infections of the bacterium C. difficile can cause diarrhea and inflammation of the colon called colitis. It is estimated that around half a million infections of C. diff occur every year in the ...

A recent study revealed that consuming opioids may significantly increase the risk of developing a dangerous infection called ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Infection is a common risk factor after surgery, and it can be a particular concern with procedures on the colon. “When we talk about colon surgery, it is major abdominal surgery ...

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Intuitive’s website. A high rate of colon surgical site infections (SSI) triggered financial penalties for Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, a ...

Nebraska hospitals have the highest rate of colon surgery surgical site infections in the country, while hospitals in Wyoming have the lowest, CDC data shows. The CDC’s healthcare-associated ...

While your gut bacteria usually bounce back after changes—like a course of antibiotics or a junk food binge—too much stress ...

There's an association between blood infections caused by certain types of bacteria and an increased risk of colon cancer, a new study finds. "At this stage we are not sure if the bacteria are ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes sores called ulcers to form in the lining of your colon or rectum. Its most common symptom is urgent and frequent diarrhea, which ...

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Hydrotherapy of the colon, also known as colonic cleansing or irrigation, involves using water to flush waste out of the large intestine. The colon is the large intestine, and it absorbs water and ...

Drinking eight glasses of water a day is more than just a health mantra; it’s a foundational practice that supports various bodily functions, including the health of your colon. Water is a vital ...