The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly ...

Kevin Cunningham's grandfather died at age 43 from colorectal cancer. Cunningham's mother was just 3. Because of this family history, Cunningham, now 40, had his first colonoscopy at 30. His ...

Colonoscopies are a regular part of routine care for people with Crohn’s disease. Use these tips to make colonoscopy prep ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends adults 45 to 75 years old get colorectal cancer screenings. Most people need ...

More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Medical professionals generally agree that getting a ...

When patients come to me for their first colonoscopies, the first thing I usually say is, “Congratulations!” As a gastroenterologist, I applaud them for doing something important for their health and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re at the age where colorectal screening is recommended to prevent colon cancer (between 45 and 75), you might see the new, ...

When I got the call that my 65-year-old father was in the hospital, I wasn’t overly concerned. Despite spending years of my childhood plagued with gastrointestinal issues he was generally healthy.

Colonoscopies with artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrate significantly better adenoma detection rates (ADRs) than most other endoscopic interventions, according to a new report. AI-based tools ...

Colorectal cancer is among the most common and deadly forms of cancer. But if detected early with a colonoscopy, the risk of getting colon cancer is reduced by 70 percent, making it one of the easiest ...