There are various tests available for screening for colorectal cancer, including virtual colonoscopy (also known as CT colonography), a less invasive procedure than traditional colonoscopy.

An oncologist explains the situations when doctors recommend getting screened for colorectal cancer before age 45.

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and early detection saves lives. Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an ideal time for patients and providers to talk openly about screening, risk factors and ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the cancers where, if found early, it has a 91% chance of survival for the patient. If you find ...

It isn’t clear what’s driving the shift, but scientists suspect that environmental exposures may be partially to blame.

Colonoscopy prep typically involves changing your diet a few days beforehand and taking liquid or pill laxatives that cause diarrhea to completely empty the bowels. While uncomfortable, this is a ...

The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly killing younger people. Overall, cancer death rates in people younger than 50 ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kenneth Sondermeyer from Deepwater, Missouri is the first patient in the country to receive a trial procedure aimed at treating heart failure. The RELIVE procedure was performed at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Right now, you can search for what a medical procedure you need is likely to cost. Channel 2’s Linda Stouffer spoke to experts and ...

ATLANTA — Right now, you can search for what a medical procedure you need is likely to cost. Channel 2’s Linda Stouffer spoke to experts and officials working on the new tool about how this big change ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Maddison Vance said when her baby was diagnosed with spina bifida shortly after her 20-week ultrasound, there was no question in her and her husband's minds that they were going to ...

(NEXSTAR) – Southwest Airlines rolled out major changes last week, ditching its longstanding open seating policy and unveiling a new boarding process. As I waited for my turn to board a Southwest ...