New preclinical research suggests that bowel preparation procedures for colonoscopies may temporarily alter gut balance, ...

But new research may have found the key to answering the mysterious increase in colorectal cancer cases in young people — and ...

Frederick Bardell died from treatable colon cancer after waiting six months for a colonoscopy, leading a federal judge to ...

Introduction Colonic diverticulosis is the most common structural abnormality of the colon in developed countries, with an increasing global prevalence. Approximately 20–25% of affected individuals ...

When addressing the serious concern of colon cancer, many people wonder about the effectiveness of standard imaging tools like the CT (Computed Tomography) scan. The direct answer is yes, a CT scan ...

In Black adults, computed tomography colonography (CTC) is cost-effective for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in Cancer Medicine. UCLA research finds ...

A Providence Journal analysis found vast price differences for the same medical procedures across Rhode Island hospitals, even with the same insurance. Shopping around for procedures could save ...

Researchers have revealed a surprising new side effect linked to GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. These popular treatments for diabetes and obesity could interfere with ...

The sentencing is now scheduled for Oct. 3. Fugees member Pras Michel had his Aug. 29 sentencing in a federal court case delayed after he underwent emergency colon cancer surgery, a representative for ...

Ultra-processed foods might be doing more than expanding waistlines—they could be feeding colon cancer. Scientists found these diets spark chronic inflammation that disables the body’s healing power ...