HOUSTON, Texas -- A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended. While overall, colon cancer rates ...

Stefanie Woodard, D.O., associate professor in the Department of Radiology, explains what influences screening recommendations and how individuals can make informed decisions. Most people diagnosed ...

Your body contains trillions of cells, each carrying out specific functions to keep you alive. According to a 2016 article in PLOS Biology, about 97% of these cells are made up of red blood cells, ...

Reconstructive surgery may be needed after a large tumor is removed. Reconstructive surgery helps to rebuild the area and restore how the throat works. Your surgeon will often take tissue and blood ...

This guide will help you understand how throat cancer is diagnosed and what your diagnosis means. Learning as much as you can may help you feel ready to talk with doctors about your care. The ...