A colon cleanse is a popular alternative remedy that some people claim removes waste and toxins from the colon. However, there is little scientific evidence to support colon cleansing routines, except ...

A redundant colon is longer than a typical colon, especially in the final section (called the descending colon). It often has additional loops or twists. Your colon (large intestine) is a part of your ...

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Experts want you to commit to healthy habits and regular screenings to help fight colon cancer. Here are nine facts about the disease. 1.

Colon spasms can affect the frequency, shape, and urgency of your bowel movements. They can occur with trapped gas and some health conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis ...

The New York Times reported that cases of colorectal cancer, which include cancers of the colon or the rectum, have been declining in populations over the age of 65, but have been rising in those ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. A new study on colon screenings is creating ...

Gabby Landsverk, senior health reporter at Business Insider, joined News 8 on Daybreak to shed light on this growing concern. Landsverk says diet is believed to be a major influence. “We know we’re ...

NEW YORK — Bartolo Colon sometimes jokes in the Mets dugout that one day he will surprise an opposing pitcher and hit a home run. Even Terry Collins is dubious whether it will really happen. But every ...

Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in the world. According to the reports, there were nearly 2 million new cases and over 900,000 deaths in 2020. The number of cases are expected to ...

Colon cancer will be diagnosed in approximately 150,000 Americans in 2024. It’s the fourth most diagnosed cancer in the United States and one of the leading causes of cancer deaths, according to the U ...