South Texas Health System is raising awareness about the importance of colon health. STHS spokesperson Tom Castañeda visited ...

Study shows how "scarred" colon tissue in younger patients differs from older adults, opening new doors for preventing ...

Consuming red and processed meats can increase your risk of colon cancer. Swapping red and processed meats for lean, unprocessed proteins like chicken and legumes may help reduce your risk. Lifestyle ...

Colorectal cancer — which includes cancer of the colon and of the rectum — is considered early onset when diagnosed in people ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. It highlights the importance of these screenings, particularly if anything can prevent polyps. In October 2023, at 51, KTIV’s Matt Breen ...

If you’re looking for a way to boost your energy levels, reduce bloating, support your weight loss journey and improve digestive health, the answer may just lie in your colon. A colon cleanse could be ...

Colon cancer is increasingly affecting young adults. A gastroenterologist explained what a healthy colon looks like and the changes that occur when abnormal cells begin to grow, causing cancer. The ...

Alarming colon cancer statistics highlight the need for preventive dietary habits. Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab recommends six science-backed snacks to protect your colon. These include ...

Japanese golf legend Masashi Ozaki died at 78 after battling stage 4 sigmoid colon cancer. The disease develops in the lower ...

Daily food choices significantly impact gut health. Watermelon and lemon offer fluids, fiber, and antioxidants. This ...

Military members and veterans can be at a disadvantage in getting screenings that can spot pre-cancerous growths and provide earlier diagnoses.