Enivornmental factors and genetics play a role in colon health, but there may be another unexpected factor, as well.

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and as the years pass, it’s ...

ANSWER: Good for you for getting a colonoscopy scheduled. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S., with about 50,000 people dying each year from this disease.

How can colonoscopy detect colorectal cancer early and prevent it by removing polyps, compared with other noninvasive ...

A colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure, meaning you can go home the same day. The procedure itself usually takes about 20 ...

Colon polyps are very common, occurring in 30 to 50% of adults. Older people are more likely to have colon polyps, which is why screening colonoscopy is recommended for those over 45.

BAY SHORE, N.Y. -- Artificial intelligence is now at work at a Long Island hospital, helping doctors save lives. The recently approved technology is helping to detect polyps that can lead to colon ...

Actress Kirstie Alley passed away this week at age 71 after a recent battle with colon cancer, her family said. Here's what people need to know about colon cancer and preventing or detecting it.

Andy Meyers, CEO, HealthDay According to the National Cancer Institute, colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in younger adults. It's why the U.S. Preventative ...

The polyp removed from President Joe Biden's colon last week was a benign, slow-growing but potentially pre-cancerous lesion that required no further action, his doctor said in a follow-up memo.

Fact: The rate of colorectal cancer is increasing in people under 50. Rates of colorectal cancer in people under 50 have ...