The colon, also known as the large intestine, serves important roles for digestion and metabolism in the body. Approximately 6 feet long in total, the colon and rectum work in unison to first absorb ...

Colorectal cancer screening should now begin at 45, a doctor at Halifax Health said. Those with a family history might need ...

Rory Kennedy, 36, has no family history of cancer. He’s not overweight, and he has always maintained a healthy lifestyle — clean diet, regular exercise, no smoking or drinking. So when he was ...

Colon health and what’s happening regarding it in Martin County were discussed at length in a free lunch and learn in Trimont ...

Symptoms that include abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation have led to two colonoscopies and more digestive health adventures in my life. But simple daily changes are making a difference. It ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when caught early, yet it remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Screening is essential because it detects the ...

Colorado is working to increase colon cancer screenings across the state.

Colorectal cancer is expected to claim the lives of more than 55,000 Americans in 20262. Despite the fact that early-stage detection carries a survival rate of over 90 percent3, nearly one-third of ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- With the recent diagnosis and death of actor James Van Der Beek, the conversation has shifted toward more research and early testing for colon cancer. It's become the ...

A routine colonoscopy led to an unexpected colon cancer diagnosis for Trudy Carey, but early detection and robotic-assisted ...

Science has made it clear that a healthy lifestyle includes eating a well-rounded diet that’s centered around plants. While there are foods to support yourheart health and to support your skin health, ...