Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, was 19 years old.Colorectal cancer used to be considered a cancer of older ...

Colon cancer is rising in people under 50, and poor gut health could be part of the problem. Dr. Neelendu Dey studies whether gut microbes can be harnessed to prevent and treat colon cancer. To reduce ...

South Texas Health System is raising awareness about the importance of colon health. STHS spokesperson Tom Castañeda visited ...

Understanding your bowel movements is crucial for maintaining overall health. Your colon, also known as the large intestine, plays a significant role in your digestive system. Constipation and other ...

The colon, also known as the large intestine, serves important roles for digestion and metabolism in the body. Approximately 6 feet long in total, the colon and rectum work in unison to first absorb ...

Rory Kennedy, 36, has no family history of cancer. He’s not overweight, and he has always maintained a healthy lifestyle — clean diet, regular exercise, no smoking or drinking. So when he was ...

Your gut health impacts everything — from your weight and metabolism to even your brain function and immune system. Maintaining a balanced gut requires promoting healthy bacteria through your diet and ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The most wonderful time of the year is also the height of cold and flu season. While there are many remedies, the best way to fight off a cold is before you get sick. Iris Patterson, ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

The American Cancer Society estimates more than 153,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year making it one of the most common cancers in both men and women. March is National ...

A study of 992 patients with stage III colon cancer found that those who reported a healthy lifestyle during and following adjuvant (post-surgery) treatment had a 42% lower chance of death and a trend ...