Over half of colorectal cancer cases are preventable. Here, one doctor outlines what they do everyday to reduce their risk ...

Colonoscopy screenings are a highly effective measure for preventing colon cancer. A healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise, can reduce risk but does not eliminate the need for screening.

If you have nasal polyps, you likely deal with a range of symptoms, including nasal congestion, loss of smell and taste, and facial pain and pressure. To treat those symptoms, your doctor may have ...

What is MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP)? MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP) is an inherited condition that causes abnormal growths, called polyps, in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Having polyps can ...

Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare congenital condition characterized by a complete reversal of the internal organ arrangement, presenting significant surgical challenges. While previous cases of ...

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 ...

Following Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis, all eyes are on the former president's health. On May 18, the 82-year-old's office announced he has an "aggressive form of the disease" that has spread ...

Walnuts may lower your risk of colon cancer and reduce overall inflammation in the body, according to a study recently published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. "The study shows that a ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...