With March being colon cancer awareness month, it’s a good time to look at some startling numbers on the disease here in the ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...

You’ve probably seen these two little dots, one on top of the other, scattered throughout your reading material. But do you really know what they’re used for? The colon is not something that shows up ...

While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on ...

I've talked about colons more than once in this column, but my focus is usually limited in scope. I zoom in on the little questions, like how many spaces to put after a colon and whether it should be ...

Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer, is no longer just a concern for older adults. A recent American Cancer Society ...

Some of the body’s most important work takes place in one of the least talked-about locations: the colon. A healthy colon helps the body absorb nutrients from the foods we eat. It also helps eliminate ...