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plus one common myth about polyps. Yikes! OK, we’re listening…but what are polyps, exactly? Colon polyps are growths that occur on the inner lining of the large intestine (colon), or the rectum (which ...

This year about 53,000 Americans are expected to die from colon or rectal cancer. Doctors say most people should start getting screened at age 45. Yet many who are eligible skip testing.

Exact Sciences won Food and Drug Administration approval on Friday for an improved version of a stool-based screening test for colon cancer that should result in fewer cancer-free patients ...

Doctors can provide alternative forms of screening for colon and rectal cancer but sometimes have a good reason to stick with the colonoscope. By Gina Kolata This year about 53,000 Americans are ...

Food left in the stomach or stool left in the bowel can impede a doctor's ability to successfully perform an endoscopy or colonoscopy. Now, research finds this scenario is more likely if the ...

If you have an upcoming colonoscopy, you may be wondering what exactly happens not only during but after the procedure. During a colonoscopy, your doctor will examine your entire colon ...

Symptoms of colon pain might include cramping, sharp or dull abdominal pain, bloating, or changes in bowel movements such as constipation or diarrhea. The causes of these symptoms range from irritable ...

Tubular adenomas are small, noncancerous polyps that can form in your colon. Doctors often remove them during a colonoscopy because they can sometimes become cancerous. An adenoma is a type of ...

The Minecraft movie trailer did a good job at setting low expectations for the new movie, and the latest clip hasn’t managed to change anything on that front. The latest in what may very well be ...

There was one big takeaway from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary's upcoming A Minecraft Movie: Jack Black is Steve. He said so himself, showing up in a blue shirt looking like some rando you'll ...

The colon (also known as the large intestine) is a U-shaped, segmented tube made of muscle that is located below the stomach and connects to the rectum at the end of the colon. The colon and rectum ...