Colorectal cancer stands as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in US men and the fourth leading cause in US women, according to the American Cancer Society. This year, over 150,000 ...

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 ...

Even more colorectal cancer cases are being found in adults under 50, and a new collection of research suggests that a surge in screening may be tied to many of the more recent diagnoses – but not the ...

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Colon cancer rates for people under age 50 are going up across countries both rich and poor. In the US, rates for older adults are declining, while early-onset colon cancer is on the rise. Scientists ...

A 20-cent “wonder drug” may do more than manage blood sugar. Researchers are investigating whether a widely used diabetes medication could aid in the fight against colorectal cancer after the disease ...

Lowered Screening Age Leads To More Colon Cancers Detected Earlier By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Aug. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — There’s been a steep increase in colon cancer cases ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

New research from Duke University highlights the role of neuropods, specialized sensory cells in the colon that act like taste buds for the gut. Neuropods “sample” nutrients like sugars and bacterial ...

A small, preliminary study found that marathoners were much more likely to have precancerous growths. Experts aren’t sure why. A study of 100 marathon and ultramarathon runners aged 35 to 50 found ...