New long-term research identifies a startling 45 percent increase in colon polyp risk among women with high processed food ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obese and overweight people are more likely to develop colon polyps, a possible precursor to cancer, than are slimmer individuals, according to a new review of past ...

Hyperplastic polyps in the colon are typically harmless, with a very low risk of causing cancer. However, doctors may choose to painlessly remove them during a colonoscopy. Hyperplastic polyps are ...

* Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in males * Oral cavity bacteria are responsible for the progression of colon cancer * Adopting a healthy diet and habits may help lower your colorectal ...

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Donohue: Will you talk about colon polyps? I had polyps removed during a colonoscopy. My doctor recommends another ...

Once considered a disease of older adults, colon cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger generations. Research indicates a concerning trend: millennials and people born in the 1990s face ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . More than 50% of adenomas developed within 7.5 months of immune checkpoint inhibitor-mediated diarrhea and ...