Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in Europe, but timely screening can be highly effective in preventing it. Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for this purpose. It ...

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The fact that ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

Let's have a real talk about colon cancer screening, a topic most of us would rather not think about, but it could make a massive difference in your long-term health. If “colonoscopy” sounds scary, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it’s a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old male who is a nonsmoker and a social drinker. Other than a statin, I am not taking any medications. I have been getting colonoscopies every five years as each time ...

Researchers studying over 8,400 colonoscopies discovered that having both adenomas and serrated polyps in the bowel can raise the risk of serious precancerous changes by up to five times. These two ...

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 ...

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women globally It starts in polyps on the inner lining of the colon or rectum Symptoms include thin stool, incomplete emptying, bloating, and ...

Frequent colorectal polyp diagnoses in first- and second-degree relatives are associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), especially early-onset CRC. Researchers evaluated the ...