"Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and ...

Women who ate the most ultra-processed foods – 10 servings per day on average – had a 45% higher risk of developing ...

Exact Sciences markets Cologuard as a non-invasive, convenient test. The traditional method of testing for colorectal cancer ...

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

For years, healthcare providers have been puzzled by an increase in colorectal cancer cases in young people. Now, new ...

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most frequent and aggressive cancers. According to the WHO, it ...

Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for ...

A new study found that women who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods were 1.5 times more likely to develop pre-cancerous polyps before the age of 50, compared to those with healthier diets.

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Polyps in the colon and rectum (together called colorectal polyps) are common in people over age 50. They are usually ...

Polyps can form in the colon years before cancer develops. Most never become harmful, but some can. And a new study suggests ...

The results of a new study show that narrow band imaging used during colonoscopy is accurate enough to allow distal non-cancerous polyps to be left in place, according to a news release (pdf). Results ...

A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous ...