Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people.

Cases of the dreaded norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, have been widely reported across the U.S. The highly ...

Ebola (EBOV) and Marburg virus (MARV) are highly lethal viruses that cause severe disease in infected patients by extensively ...

Learn about the early signs of colorectal cancer, its risks, and the importance of seeking medical advice if you notice blood in your stool or other symptoms.

GLP-1 side effects like constipation and muscle mass loss can lead to uncomfortable pelvic floor symptoms like bladder leakage and painful sex.

As colonoscopy demand rises, driven in part by more diagnostic referrals for patients under 55, GI leaders are also seeing patients trend older and more medically complex. Omar Khokhar, MD, a ...

Sudden black, tar-like stools, medically termed melena, often signal internal bleeding in the stomach or upper intestine, ...

Rectal bleeding, pain or changes in bowel habits should never be ignored. While hemorrhoids are common and usually harmless, ...

Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research. A study, published Thursday in JAMA ...

Eating more ultra-processed foods is tied to an increased risk of precancerous colorectal growths in women under 50, according to a study published Thursday in JAMA Oncology. These growths, called ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Doctors say enteroviruses are on the rise in West Michigan, leading to an increase in respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses — and in some cases, serious complications.

Tezspire (tezepelumab-ekko) is a prescription medicine used to treat inflammatory conditions of the airways, such as severe asthma. The FDA has now approved it as an add-on treatment for adults and ...