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 ...

If you notice blood in the toilet bowl or on your toilet paper after a bowel movement, you’re likely to be concerned. There are many reasons your stool could contain blood, and while most causes are ...

Katreena Davis of Georgia CORE discusses the troubling rise of colon cancer in young people and Black people, in particular.

Bleeding from your rectum can be a sign of something benign like hemorrhoids, but it could also indicate serious issues like ...

A common misconception is that the signs and symptoms of colon cancer are obvious. The truth is, a lot of symptoms don't often show up until the condition is already in advanced stages. Noticing the ...

Blue moons, blood moons and honey moons have all worked their way into fiction and folklore, but the changing hue of our planet's biggest satellite remains rooted in science. The moon doesn't produce ...

Whether it's a dull ache, sharp cramp or persistent discomfort, most of us have experienced some degree of stomach pain throughout our lives. While something as mild as indigestion, gas, bloating or ...