You may not know the word for it, but odds are you've seen a stoma bag before. But while these pouches can be lifesavers for people with certain health conditions, there's a lot the general public ...

For many individuals undergoing treatment for colorectal cancer, surgery can alter how the body eliminates waste, making an ...

Because of stigmas, misinformation and social discomfort, ostomies often are not discussed. But with nearly 750,000 people living in the United States with one, it’s time for that dialogue to begin.

I was 21 when I first became an ileostomy patient. An ileostomy is when the last part of the small intestine (ileum) is connected to a hole in the abdomen called a stoma, which allows stool to leave ...

As part of CURE®’s Heal at Home series, we offer a guide on ostomies following surgery and how patients can best care for their stomas. These are just some of the questions that Stephanie S. Yates, a ...

Destiny Pinto's rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis led her to rethink how assistive devices like compression gloves could look.

Adjusting to life with an ostomy can be challenging, both physically and financially. From finding the right pouching system to managing daily care, it often takes time, patience and the right ...

An ostomy is a surgically created opening in which the small or large intestine is brought out through an opening in the abdominal wall. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative ...

In this piece, we will take a look at the 15 biggest ostomy companies and suppliers in the world. For more companies, head on over to 5 Biggest Ostomy Companies and Suppliers in the World. Advances in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A stoma is an opening from an area inside your body to the outside, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. (Photo: ...