When it comes to ranking the scariest phrases in the English language, “blood in the stool” is right up there. But is it always a harbinger of a serious health condition, or can it be a sign of ...

A common misconception is that the signs and symptoms of colon cancer are obvious. The truth is, a lot of symptoms don't ...

Colonoscopies are considered the gold standard for detecting colorectal cancer. But some dread the idea of the invasive procedure and the prep required the day before you have it. The FDA last year ...

Stomach aches are some of the most common health issues children face on a regular basis, ranging from issues with ...

People are sometimes nervous about the screening tests.” Colorectal cancer — which starts in the colon or the rectum, the last 6 inches of the digestive system — used to be considered an older ...

What does an ulcer feel like? Experts say symptoms can range from subtle to intense—here’s what to look out for, say two ...

Colorectal cancer death is rising for men under 50 as well as younger women. What's driving this? Today, Colorectal cancer is the most common cause of cancer death for men under 50 and the second most ...

While probiotic supplements have been touted as a gut-health booster, recent research shows why three groups of people may ...

The parasitic infection schistosomiasis affects an estimated 200 million people globally, many of them children. But ...

CASES of Ebola virus have doubled in a week, with health authorities locking down multiple towns in an effort to contain the ...