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 ...

James Van Der Beek, star of Dawson’s Creek; Catherine O’Hara of Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek; and Chadwick Boseman of Black Panther fame all had something in common: colon or […] ...

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Canned beans are a great way to add protein and fiber to your diet. However, you need to be careful with the kind of beans you eat, as well as the product packaging. Due to that, these are some of the ...

A gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic who treats patients with colorectal cancer shares the warning signs of the disease he'd look for in his own body.

For many homeowners, the morning sizzle of bacon has started to sound a little ominous. As research piles up around cancer-linked compounds created when meat hits very high heat, that once carefree ...

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Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, has become one of the most serious health threats for younger adults in recent years. Doctors have noticed a worrying trend: more people under the age of ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows in 2022, 36 cases were reported for every 100,000 people. We spoke to doctors to learn more ...

Younger colorectal cancer patients have abnormally stiff colon tissue that promotes tumor growth, pointing to biomechanical forces as a key factor in early-onset disease.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that taking care of ourselves isn’t a weakness, but it’s a ...