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.

Wed., Oct. 18, 2017 Phil Moyle, a retired geologist, has had an ileostomy for about 32 years. He’s also a member of a local support group and the editor of a regional newsletter that serves ostomates ...

For the thousands of people suffering from bladder or digestive diseases, such as cancer, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis or ulcerative colitis, an ostomy can be the start of a new and healthier life.

British blogger Sam Cleasby explains the struggle of going out in public with a colostomy bag Dave Quinn is the Deputy News Director at PEOPLE. He has been working at the brand since 2016, and is the ...

Tired of being embarrassed and hiding her colostomy bags, a former model living with Crohn's disease decided she was no longer going to let her condition control her life. To celebrate her new ...

Medtech company Convatec launched the My Ostomy Journey app for patients to track ostomy-related activities. The app is free to download and use. My Ostomy Journey allows patients to track fluid ...

As a nurse, people often ask me if I specialize in a specific area of medical care. When I tell them I am a wound, ostomy and continence nurse, most ask, “what is an ostomy?” An ostomy is a surgical ...

Tony Bell, a professional rodeo rider and ostomy survivor, will be the featured speaker at Trinity Regional Health System's ostomy support group at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, in the Edgewater Cafe of ...

A mother-of-two who battled aggressive bowel cancer has started a fashion blog offering style tips for those living with a colostomy bag. Suzanne Dore, 42, of Rayne, Essex, discovered that dressing in ...

Bethany Townsend never expected that a bikini photo she posted on Facebook would go viral, or that the support she received from thousands of people would reignite her dream to become a model.

Jearlean Taylor wowed the owner of the modeling agency and school with her fierce walk, long legs and cover girl face. But underneath what looked like a flawless model body, Taylor carried a secret ...