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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...