In this Review, Shay and Yilmaz describe how diet and metabolism influence intestinal stem cells in health and disease, including tumorigenesis. The effect of dietary changes such as calorie ...

A woman who survived bowel cancer after it was detected early thanks to a screening has said expanding the service to more people will "save lives". It comes as the Welsh government announced that ...

In recent years, colon cleansing supplements have grown in popularity. These types of cleanse products promise a range of health benefits, from weight loss to feeling more energized. Colon ...

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.

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 ...

CNN’s Abby Phillip criticized Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for what she described as an apparent lack of preparation for Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate. “I think we shouldn’t lose ...

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 ...

All bowel preparations, regardless of formulation, are more effective when administered as a split-dose regimen compared with a 1-day preparation. Approximately one in four individuals undergoing ...