A gene called high mobility group A1 (HMGA1) may be the key that opens the door to the development of colon cancer, according ...

Consuming red and processed meats can increase your risk of colon cancer. Swapping red and processed meats for lean, unprocessed proteins like chicken and legumes may help reduce your risk. Lifestyle ...

Colon cancer has been on the rise in Americans under 50 for the last three decades, but it’s not exactly clear why.

The colon, also known as the large intestine, serves important roles for digestion and metabolism in the body. Approximately 6 feet long in total, the colon and rectum work in unison to first absorb ...

Black Americans are almost a third more likely to die from colon cancer than their White peers, and one key to closing that divide could be better cancer screening, a new report finds. That means ...

A colorectal cancer doctor is making the case for butting into your family’s business. Dr. Parul Shukla, a colon and rectal surgeon with Northwell Health, said there’s a key piece of advice he always ...

Colon cancer remains a major global health concern, ranking third among the most diagnosed cancers and leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide. One critical factor that makes treating colon ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a reminder about how important it is to get checked for what’s now the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Like most ...

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

Experts are sounding the cowbell on the potential dangers of nondairy milk. Cow milk consumption in America has drastically declined in recent years as consumers have gravitated towards plant-based ...

Maintaining digestive health is important for overall well-being, and a key aspect of this is ensuring that the colon functions efficiently. Maintaining digestive health is important for overall ...