Almost a million people in the United States live with an ostomy pouch worn outside their bodies to collect digestive waste, after their diseased intestines or bladders had to be removed. It’s the ...

During this past preschool year, my son said to me a few times that he wished his friends understood his body.“ ...

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.

More than 500,000 Americans have some type of stoma, an abdominal opening where waste from the small or large intestine is routed following surgery, according to data attributed to the United Ostomy ...

This weekend, a woman named Leanne Hammond posted about her experience being fitted with an ostomy bag. Her brave story is going viral. In early 2015, when Hammond was 19 years old, she discovered ...

Finding out you have inflammatory bowel disease or cancer is undoubtedly difficult news to hear and accept. Finding out that you will also require an ostomy can be devastating as well. For many, the ...

The U.K.'s 11 Health just launched the first ever app for remote monitoring of ostomy pouches so that patients and caregivers are aware when the external pouch is filling up with bodily waste. The ...

Leaking is a common problem that affects people with colostomy bags. Your bag may leak for many reasons, such as wearing away of your skin around your stomach or allowing your bag to become too full.

A lingerie brand are creating fashionable - and functional - underwear for men and women with ostomy bags. Vanilla Blush's knickers and boxers come with internal pouches to support stoma appliances ...

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

Woburn, MA, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revel, a pioneering brand in ostomy care, has launched its first product, a deodorizing lubricant called It's in the Bag. Revel’s debut offering is the ...