Majority of people may have experienced loose bowel movement at least once in their lifetime. Acute diarrhea may last for a day or two as a result of ...

Some people online believe many of us have dangerous parasites in our gut and need to flush them out with herbal supplements. Here's what doctors say about the trend.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month—a time when physicians around the world repeat a simple but lifesaving message: Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers we know, if we look for it ...

If you are considering trying out drinks that claim to be “colon cleanses,” check this out instead. Dr Salhab shares a recipe that is natural and works better.

Your pooping habits aren’t just indicative of your digestive health. They offer a clue into your cardiovascular health, too. “Regular bowel habits are generally considered a marker of overall good ...

Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for adults under 50, yet it remains one of the most preventable since polyps detected and removed during screening can't turn into cancer later. But a new ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Regular preventive screenings can make a life-changing difference—especially when it comes to cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of ...

As rates of colon cancer continue to rise in young adults, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is opening a new clinic designed to offer specialized care to those patients. The clinic, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Salsa music pioneer Willie Colón has died at the age of 75. The musician was best known for defining New York's salsa scene in the ...

The trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and producer from the Bronx helped shape the sound of salsa. By Ed Morales The music that the world now knows as salsa would probably not exist if not for ...