Affecting roughly half a million Americans each year, bacterial infections caused by Clostridioides difficile—commonly known as C. diff—are a serious and persistent problem for patients and hospitals ...

Scientists found a virus hidden in gut bacteria that may double colorectal cancer risk, according to a new study. Here, an oncologist explains the findings.

Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a long-term condition that causes ongoing inflammation in the digestive system. The two main types are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. People ...

An oncologist explains the findings.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Cases diverticulitis are on the rise among younger populations, but what is it exactly? In short, diverticulitis is a condition where little pockets come off of the colon ...

Colon cancer is linked to changes in the human gut microbes.

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According to the report, Alabama hospitals performed better than the national average in three of four key infection ...

Alabama hospitals performed better than the national level in three major infection categories in 2024, according to a new report from the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH).