Young mother’s colorectal cancer symptoms dismissed as childbirth side effects for years before stage 3 diagnosis

Marisa Peters, 44, a mother of three and former Broadway vocalist, first noticed bleeding when going to the bathroom after ...
Tyla

Colon cancer signs in women that are often ignored as MAFS's Mel Schilling shares update on diagnosis

On Thursday (12 March), Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling shared with her fans the latest update regarding her cancer ...
The Healthy @Reader's Digest

Harvard MD: Don’t Ignore These 7 Possible Colon Cancer Signs, No Matter Your Age

Any blood in the stool—whether bright red, maroon, or black and tarry—should prompt immediate medical attention. For cases of left-sided colon cancer, blood in the stool is often one of the first ...
Rolling Stone

Willie Colón: 10 Essential Songs From the Salsa Great

Salsa has known more than its share of star vocalists and virtuoso instrumentalists. But among the artists who defined the rich, layered specificity of its sound was Willie Colón, who died on Feb. 21.
Prevention

The Tell-Tale Sign of Colon Cancer Doctors Say You Shouldn’t Ignore

Some types of cancer, such as cervical, breast, and prostate cancer, are easy to catch early. Tests and screenings exist that help doctors detect these illnesses and take potentially life-saving ...
Columbus Dispatch

Woman accused of injecting feces into child's IV at Nationwide Children's

Correction: An earlier version of this story included incorrect information about who investigators say witnessed Tiffany Lesueur inject a substance into her baby's IV line. A northwest Ohio woman is ...
10TV.com

Records: Mother injects feces into her child’s IV at Nationwide Children’s

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A mother injected feces into her child’s IV at Nationwide Children’s Hospital last week, according to Franklin County Municipal Court documents. Court records state that a Columbus ...
CNN

Scientists find first physical evidence that Romans used human poop as medicine

Researchers in Turkey say they have unearthed archaeological evidence that the Romans used human feces in medical treatments. Although Roman texts described the practice, this is the first time that ...
kcra.com

Lincoln family shocked after human feces found in Amazon delivery tote

TO BATTERY ON A SCHOOL PROPERTY. ALL RIGHT. THIS IS NEW TONIGHT, ONE YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO HEAR. IF YOU THOUGHT PACKAGE DELIVERIES WERE JUST YOUR USUAL BOXES AND AMAZON PRIME STICKERS, WELL, THINK ...
C&EN

Ancient Romans used human feces to make medicines

An ancient bottle with a wide base and a long neck. This ancient unguentarium, a candlestick-like glass vessel probably used for holding medicines, was found to contain fecal biomarkers. Credit: ...
Everyday Health

Weird-Looking Stools: How Your Poop Can Signal Colon Cancer

The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 150,000 people will receive a colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2025, and factors like gender, age, and family health history can increase your risk ...
EurekAlert!

Pregnant women with IBD show heightened inflammation in vaginal mucosa

Pregnant individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have higher levels of pro-inflammatory immune molecules, known as cytokines, in their vaginal mucosa than their healthy counterparts, ...