A gastrointestinal oncologist told Newsweek that the early-stage findings are a “major step forward” in targeting colon ...

A young man's cancer diagnosis highlights the symptom many people dismiss until the disease is already advanced.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Holtz wants people to talk about colon screenings and bowel movements without feeling ashamed. The Oak Ridge Associated ...

Millions of Americans reach for over-the-counter laxatives to manage constipation, but the type of product they choose may ...

The colon is about one and a half meters long and plays a vital role in moving waste through the body. In rare cases, it can ...

Ulcers in the colon are usually due to a condition like inflammatory bowel disease or an infection. But some medications or procedures can also cause colon ulcers. A colon ulcer is an open sore that ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

Paneth cell metaplasia (PCM), long viewed as a consequence of chronic inflammation in ulcerative colitis, may also help ...

Cases of colon cancer are rising fast, especially in younger adults—and the earliest warning signs are surprisingly easy to ...

Plus, why it’s tricky to diagnose.

Colon cancer can cause complications such as bowel obstruction or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Treatments for colon cancer, such as surgery or chemotherapy, can also cause complications. Colon ...

Colon cancer can sometimes cause back pain. Changes to bowel movements that occur with back pain may indicate late-stage colon cancer. Colon cancer occurs when a malignant tumor develops in a person’s ...