For decades, colon cancer was largely seen as a disease of older adults. Doctors usually began screening after the age of 50. That assumption is slowly changing. Hospitals across the world are ...

Many gastrointestinal diseases begin with symptoms so mild they are easy to ignore. Occasional heartburn, changes in bowel habits or discomfort after meals may not feel urgent, yet these subtle issues ...

When your large intestine, or colon, is working smoothly, you hardly think about it. But when it isn’t functioning properly, it can create a host of problems far beyond constipation or diarrhea. It ...

Colorectal cancer isn’t something most of us feel comfortable talking about, even though it’s one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers. By normalizing these conversations, we give ourselves the best ...

The findings were striking. Patients with a history of heavy cannabis use had a much higher risk of dying within five years of being diagnosed with colon cancer.

Colon cancer has a way of sneaking up on people. That’s why it’s often called a “silent killer.” You don’t always feel sick at first. There may be no sharp pain, no obvious warning signs, and nothing ...

Jeff Smith was dumbfounded when he received a colon cancer screening kit in the mail. The 68-year-old Minnesota man hadn't asked for the Cologuard test, and his doctor hadn't mentioned anything about ...