"I was at the eye doctor. He was examining my eye, and he said, 'OK, now open wide.' I opened my mouth as wide as it would go ...

The end of the year brings a lot of fun—and, with it, a lot of rich, indulgent foods. While feasting on cookies, charcuterie, ...

Colon cancer is a serious threat often missed due to common myths. These misconceptions lead people to ignore symptoms and ...

The colon plays a crucial role in our digestive health, and when it's inflamed or loaded with toxins, you might experience discomforts like bloating, constipation, and fatigue. A natural and effective ...

As scientists question the rise in early colon cancer cases, a new study is offering some potential answers. Colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (center) that ...

Colon cancer happens when abnormal cells grow in your colon or rectum (the lower parts of the belly). Colon cancer is rising among people younger than 50 years-old. Luckily, if it is caught early, ...

(NEXSTAR) — An unexpected delivery at your door may not always be an unwelcome surprise — just ask one Kentucky boy about the thousands of dollars worth of lollipops that arrived at his home earlier ...

While studies haven’t yet proven that any foods directly cause or protect against cancer, plenty of research has shown correlations between diet and higher colon cancer occurrence. “The exact ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Even supplements that seem harmless, like herbal and over-the-counter products, can increase the side effects of cancer therapies. Others can weaken treatment, making it less effective at fighting ...

A new study looks into how cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower may lower colon cancer risk. Daily consumption of the vegetable type could lower risk by 20%, according to the findings.