Consuming red and processed meats can increase your risk of colon cancer. Swapping red and processed meats for lean, unprocessed proteins like chicken and legumes may help reduce your risk. Lifestyle ...

If you grew up with gallons in the fridge and a glass of milk on the table every morning, you probably already know that dairy milk has lots of nutrients that can support your bone health. Each glass ...

The colon, also known as the large intestine, serves important roles for digestion and metabolism in the body. Approximately 6 feet long in total, the colon and rectum work in unison to first absorb ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a reminder about how important it is to get checked for what’s now the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Like most ...

A colorectal cancer doctor is making the case for butting into your family’s business. Dr. Parul Shukla, a colon and rectal surgeon with Northwell Health, said there’s a key piece of advice he always ...

When your large intestine, or colon, is working smoothly, you hardly think about it. But when it isn't functioning properly, it can create a host of problems far beyond constipation or diarrhea. It ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...

After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you. But when the report arrives with the words "colon polyps," some ...

Maintaining digestive health is important for overall well-being, and a key aspect of this is ensuring that the colon functions efficiently. Maintaining digestive health is important for overall ...

Colon cancer remains a major global health concern, ranking third among the most diagnosed cancers and leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide. One critical factor that makes treating colon ...

An inflatable colon – 10 feet high, 20 feet long and 12 feet wide – is on display at an area hospital this month in an effort to draw awareness to the need for early screenings for colorectal cancer.