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 ...

Two leading G.I. doctors explain eight common reasons the experience doesn't feel like relief, and when it's not just a passing sensation. About the experts Adrienna Jirik, MD, is a board-certified ...

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 ...

I had rectal bleeding, the most common symptom of colon cancer in people under 45. I also had a family history of colon cancer, which pushed me to get a colonoscopy at 33. My out-of-pocket colonoscopy ...

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

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