The procedure might be trendy, but it comes with risks and doesn't address the root causes of digestive problems.

Detox your body! Boost your immunity! Lose weight! The wellness pitches for colonics make these colon-cleansing procedures sound like the ultimate health elixir. But the evidence suggests this trend — ...

Colon cleanses might not offer the health benefits they claim. Potential risks of colon cleanses include infection, burns, and dehydration. A colon cleanse called bowel preparation is medically ...

A long-term study has examined how a colonoscopy affects the risk of colon cancer and the mortality risk in the event of a ...

Natalie Hushin, 54, from Runcorn, Cheshire, was diagnosed with colon cancer after noticing blood in her stool — having ...