Young Indians are increasingly opting for microbiome testing as digestive issues rise. Gut experts say results show falling butyrate levels, a key short-chain fatty acid vital for colon health, ...

Colon cancer remains one of the most prevalent yet often undetected forms of cancer, developing silently in the large intestine. According to recent medical data, it ranks as the third most common ...

Colon and rectal cancers, once largely confined to people in their 60s and 70s, are increasingly striking adults in their 40s ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A physician from MUSC in downtown Charleston says November, known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is a good opportunity to talk about the need for colon cancer screening. Dr ...

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 ...

After surviving stage 3 bowel cancer, a woman has issued an important warning after revealing her disease was detected ...

Dear Doctors: I’m a 77-year-old man and was having trouble with hard stools. My doctor suggested a stool softener. It worked for about a week, but then I developed diarrhea. Over-the-counter diarrhea ...

If someone asked us at a social gathering, “How often do you poop?”, we would probably run away—we might even leave the event ...

Blood in stool isn’t always piles. A doctor explains hidden gut problems in young adults, warning signs to watch, and when to ...

When it comes to maintaining good health, many of us focus on diet, exercise, and regular medical check-ups. However, one crucial aspect of health that is often overlooked is the color of our bowel ...