You don’t get colon cancer during your 30s or 40s, right? Wrong. Rising rates of colorectal cancer among younger generations show otherwise. This was brought home when actor James Van Der Beek died ...

Researchers studying over 8,400 colonoscopies discovered that having both adenomas and serrated polyps in the bowel can raise the risk of serious precancerous changes by up to five times. These two ...

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The fact that ...

A withdrawal time of 3 minutes or longer in the proximal colon during screening colonoscopy was associated with higher rates of detection of proximal and flat adenomas and with lower rates of finding ...

Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for adults under 50, yet it remains one of the most preventable since polyps ...

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and early detection saves lives. Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an ideal time for ...

YOE, Pa. — By day, Abby Shellenberger is busy editing stories in the FOX43 newsroom. But behind the scenes, she has a story of her own... one that started when she was in her 20's. "I went to the ...

Fish oil’s cancer-fighting reputation may hinge on a little-known gene. Researchers discovered that omega-3s like EPA and DHA help curb colorectal cancer only when the enzyme ALOX15 is present.

If a blue-and-white box has arrived at your door, you’re not alone. Millions of adults across the U.S. now receive a use-at-home colorectal cancer screening test through their health insurance or ...

Preventive health screenings become critical after age fifty when disease risks escalate significantly. Regular checkups detect problems early when treatment proves most effective. Understanding ...

I got a colonoscopy the other day: something everyone who has one seems to complain about. They bitch about being required to drink the prep that cleans you out, then about having a tube up the nether ...