Experts explain the everyday habits that may raise colon cancer risk and the prevention steps that can help lower it.

An international research team led by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen and the ...

A 40-year-old woman elected to have a colonoscopy years before the standard age—and was shocked to learn her instincts to do ...

A woman in Ohio recently posted about paying $340 for a routine mammogram, the same screening that cost her $60 a decade ago at the same clinic. Nothing about the ...

Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers in the world. It affects ...

A gastroenterologist reveals her answer to the common question, “What’s the best test to know if my gut is healthy?” ...

The American Cancer Society in March reported that more cases of colorectal cancer are being diagnosed in adults under 65, ...

Jazz singer Julie McConnell is returning to the stage July 26 after being sidelined by health issues culminating in the ...

John Cena reveals the "parasite" causing his blurry vision and red eye symptoms. He's taking proactive steps to protect his ...

South Carolina’s In Our DNA SC program delivers no-cost genomic screening and counseling statewide, reaching every county and ...

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

Most people with colon cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. If colon cancer has spread beyond your colon, you might have chemotherapy first. This can help treat cancer ...