Colon cancer rates are on the rise among young people. Experts say that diet plays a crucial part in colon health—both in the short- and long-term. You don’t need to “detox” your colon, but certain ...

Colon cleanses might not offer the health benefits they claim. Potential risks of colon cleanses include infection, burns, and dehydration. A colon cleanse called bowel preparation is medically ...

Maintaining good colon health is essential for overall well-being and can significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. “While some risk factors may be out of your control, doing what you can to ...

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Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window An FDA panel on Thursday endorsed a blood-based test for ...

There’s a lot we can be doing in our daily routines to help support good colon health. So today we’re getting some tips from a gastroenterologist to learn more!

The descending colon is a section of the large intestine that passes downward. Its functions include storing food remains before they pass through the rest of the colon and rectum for elimination. The ...

Colon cancer rates have been rising in young people under age 50. In 2018, the American Cancer Society pushed the recommended screening age down to 45. As screening rates increase among people 45-49, ...