Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the U.S. and the second leading cancer death cause worldwide. But there’s good news: It’s also one of the most ...

Colonoscopy prep is complete once your poop is a light yellow with no dark particles. You'll need to follow a specific ...

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure performed to inspect the inside of the rectum and colon (large intestine). During a colonoscopy, a healthcare provider inserts a flexible tube with a camera ...

An estimated 52,500 Americans died last year from colon cancer, yet the disease is highly treatable if it's detected early. Primary care and prevention experts from the U.S. Preventive Services Task ...

If you’re at the age where colorectal screening is recommended to prevent colon cancer (between 45 and 75), you might see the new, landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine as ...

Colonoscopies are considered the gold standard for detecting colorectal cancer. But some dread the idea of the invasive procedure and the prep required the day before you have it. The FDA last year ...

What's causing the rise is unknown. Many theories point to lifestyle causes such as increased weight, eating more ultra-processed foods and excessive alcohol use A survey released in March showed that ...