My husband was diagnosed with colon cancer at 45 at a routine colonoscopy. We're now changing our diets, and our kids' diets, as well.

A more varied microbiome is generally considered a marker of a healthier gut, and prebiotic foods like this one help feed ...

Melanosis coli is a medical condition caused by the release of a pigment molecule — called lipofuscin — into the mucus membranes of the large intestine (colon). Melanosis coli isn’t life-threatening.

People with colon cancer may have chemotherapy in their treatment plan alongside surgery and radiation therapy. Doctors may treat colon cancer with chemotherapy to destroy cancer cells. They may use ...

The American Cancer Society updated its colon cancer screening guidelines. Here's when to start, when to stop, which tests count and a Medicare billing trap to avoid.

Colorectal surgeons are medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions relating to the colon and rectal areas. They are also known as proctologists, colon doctors, or colon ...

Colon cleanses are often marketed as the ultimate digestive reset, claiming to flush out ‘toxins’, boost energy, and leave you feeling lighter. But here’s the twist – there’s no scientific evidence to ...

Colon cancer progresses silently and is being diagnosed in young adults increasingly. Dr Sethi shares 5 habits that can help ...

At MSK, your physical, emotional, and mental health is very important. We have follow-up care and support programs for as long as you need us. There have been many improvements in colon cancer ...

Felice Schnoll-Sussman, M.D. is a member of the Men's Health Advisory Board. John, a 28-year old avid runner and biker, was seen by me because for months he felt he did not have enough energy for his ...

The splenic flexure is a part of your colon, or your large intestine, where it bends near your spleen, an organ that mainly filters your blood. It's also the place where many blood vessels come ...

Think about pimple-popping videos for a minute—that satisfaction you get from taking something that is clogged and, uh, unclogging it. Now, apply those same thoughts to your colon—you know, that ...