Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

Your digestive system works quietly behind the scenes, but when something goes wrong with your colon, early detection can be ...

The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45, and several blood tests on the market could help. These tests are done in a ...

A recent study shows that bacteria living inside colorectal tumors form distinct ecosystems that are closely linked to how ...

Colon cancer remains one of the most prevalent yet often undetected forms of cancer, developing silently in the large intestine. According to recent medical data, it ranks as the third most common ...

Khalil Smith thought he was just training hard and adjusting to college life. It turned out his stabbing stomach pains were a ...

It's an oversized inflatable way of encouraging others to get screened for cancer told by a survivor. atricia Bagi is a health coach for Affinia healthcare and a colon cancer survivor. Friday morning ...

The findings are particularly relevant for India, where colorectal cancer is emerging as a growing public health concern ...

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — When it comes to conditions in the colon and rectum, surgeons who specialize in these specific areas see a lot. Dr. Amy Curry is a general surgeon specializing in the colon and ...

Scientists are developing a less invasive portable device that would use blood samples to detect colorectal cancers. No one looks forward to a colonoscopy. The procedure, which is used to screen for ...

We run for so many reasons, but a main one: It’s simply good for us. Running, and exercise in general, has been shown in study after study to protect against all kinds of chronic disease, including ...