"Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and ...

Colon cancer (also called colorectal cancer) is no longer just a disease of older adults — its incidence is rising sharply ...

Researchers followed 29,000 women over several years and found eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase ...

Women who ate the most ultra-processed foods – 10 servings per day on average – had a 45% higher risk of developing pre-cancerous polyps in their colon, compared to women who ate three servings a day ...

A new study found that women who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods were 1.5 times more likely to develop pre-cancerous polyps before the age of 50, compared to those with healthier diets.

The research, which included 29,000 women, could offer insights into the rise in rates of colorectal cancer among younger ...

One twin got colon cancer at 21. The other didn't. Their story illustrates the mysterious nature of the rise of colon cancer in young adults.

Researchers don’t know what might account for the link between ultraprocessed foods and colorectal cancer risk. But they do ...

While drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are hailed for regulating blood sugar and helping people lose weight, new ...

Dinesh Madhok, MD, gastroenterologist CEO of Jacksonville, Fla.-based Borland Groover, joined Becker’s to discuss the three biggest challenges facing gastroenterology practices today. Dr. Madhok was ...

Tens of millions of middle-aged and older Americans haven't gotten their recommended checks for early signs of potential ...