Polyps are small growths that develop in the tissue lining inside some organs. Polyps commonly grow in the colon or intestines, but they can also develop in the stomach, ears, vagina, and throat.

The three main types of juvenile macular degeneration (JMD) include Stargardt disease, X-linked retinoschisis, and Best disease. These result from gene mutations. Early treatment may help preserve ...

Apolipoprotein A4 (APOA4) is a protein produced by the small intestine in response to dietary fats. While it plays a vital role in controlling appetite and burning calories, its benefits are ...

The polyps have a high likelihood of becoming colon cancer by the time these patients reach their mid to late 40s, but the screening rate is the lowest among people in this age group. Why? People ...

People with small polyps like yours are at a low risk for developing colon cancer, so the recommendation by the task force is for a 7-10 year follow-up. Your doctor chose the lower part of this ...

A decision to proceed with nasal polyp surgery was recorded in just 0.5% of tezepelumab-treated patients compared to 22.1% in the placebo group (hazard ratio, 0.02).

Ever wondered how digestion happens in the body? The food we eat transverse through four tubes – the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine and finally through the large intestine which is also called ...