Colon cancer is a highly preventable disease if you follow dietary guidelines and undergo screenings, such as a colonoscopy.

James Kinross, an expert in the gut microbiome, believes changes in our digestive health could help explain rising colon ...

More people under the age of 50 are getting colon cancer — but it's unclear why. A doctor who researches the link between the disease and our gut microbes has a theory. "I don't want to give the ...

(CNN) — Even more colorectal cancer cases are being found in adults under 50, and a new collection of research suggests that a surge in screening may be tied to many of the more recent diagnoses – but ...

Mail-in stool kits such as Colorguard can detect warning signs, but gastroenterologists say a colonoscopy is still the most ...

One large study found that more advanced cases of colorectal cancer had a higher likelihood of returning. For example, if participants had stage 3 colon cancer, almost 25 percent experienced a ...

Fiber plays a crucial role in regulating gut health and may even prevent some cancers, like colon cancer.

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 ...

(CNN) -- Even more colorectal cancer cases are being found in adults under 50, and a new collection of research suggests that a surge in screening may be tied to many of the more recent diagnoses - ...