Dr Mark Burhenne, The Sleep Dentist, warns that common dental problems could indicate an imbalance in the oral microbiome, which may be linked to bowel cancer.

Doctors warn that severe menstrual pain should never be dismissed as normal, even in teenagers. Endometriosis can begin soon after a girl’s first period, causing symptoms such as intense cramps, ...

An unusual event Wednesday featuring an inflatable colon brings attention to the dangers of colon cancer and encourages patients to get screened.

Intuition is what prompted Colleen McGarrity to get a colonoscopy at age 41. The preventative screening probably saved her life. The Ford City resident experienced spotty symptoms but had no family ...

A woman with cancer that spread to her liver is getting a second chance at life after receiving an organ transplant from a living donor.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. According to a study published in January 2026 by the Journal of American Medical Association, colorectal cancer is now t ...

Colorectal cancer is no longer just a disease for older generations. In 2026, 1 in 5 new diagnoses is occurring in people under age 55. Wally Curran, M.D., Chief of Piedmont Oncology, sits down with ...

“Regular exercise creates positive changes in the gut microbiome,” says Dr. Burkhart. Performing moderate to high-intensity exercise for 30 to 90 minutes at least three times per week for eight weeks ...

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.

Symptoms of colon cancer can include: A change in bowel habits, such as more frequent diarrhea or constipation. Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool. Ongoing discomfort in the belly area, such as ...

A team of scientists from the Indiana University School of Medicine has discovered a new link between an age-related blood condition and inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD. Their research ...

A team of researchers from the IGTP and the IISPV has published a study in the scientific journal Inflammatory Bowel Diseases describing an experimental rat model that reproduces key features of ...