Colon cancer screening guidelines from the US Preventive Services Taskforce, the American Cancer Society and gastroenterology organizations call for most…
The bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease (gingivitis, periodontitis) can trigger colon cancer to become more aggressive. Learn more.
The typical bowel prep for colonoscopy is often inadequate, which can make the test less accurate. Tips for more successful—and gentler—prep here…
Colonoscopy may be the gold standard for detecting precancerous polyps, but there are less-invasive options for those who just won’t have the test.
The alarming rise in colorectal cancer among people under 50 has led to an important change in screening recommendations.
If you’re loading up on calcium to safeguard bone density, know this: Those supplements could be causing precancerous polyps.
Since 1950, the rate of colon cancer among young adults has quadrupled. The reason for this dramatic increase, according to…
Screening may be needed even before age 50… Most people do not get a colonoscopy until they are 50 years…
The good news about coffee keeps getting better. The latest—a few cups a day might avert colon cancer, the third…
Not all procedures give the same level of protection... If you’re age 50 or older, chances are you’ve had a…
Have you been screened for colon cancer yet? If you’re at least 50 years old, you should be saying, “yes.”…
Should you really be getting colonoscopies more often than the United States elects a new president? Frequent colonoscopies may be…
Many employed people spend virtually all day sitting…and sitting…and sitting. It’s the nature of desk jobs. So what, really, is…
Colon cancer can be prevented! But periodic screening tests are not enough to do the job right. If you want…
You may be among a newly discovered group that’s at increased risk for colorectal cancer, the second-most deadly malignancy in…
