President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has recently been diagnosed with diverticulitis, which has been cited as the cause of his recent medical issues that temporarily affected some of his presidential duties ...
Digestive health is not something most people think about until there is a problem. One common condition that affects the ...
Survival rates for many cancers have improved due to new treatments and earlier detection. Yet cases of some cancers, such as ...
As scientists question the rise in early colon cancer cases, a new study is offering some potential answers. Colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (center) that ...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes several chronic conditions that cause inflammation in the gut. Two main types are chronic inflammatory conditions that lead to a lot of discomfort and health ...
Colorectal cancer — which includes cancer of the colon and of the rectum — is considered early onset when diagnosed in people under the age of 50. While the majority of diagnoses are still among ...
Treatment with a GLP-1 receptor agonist (RA) may offer a survival advantage in patients with colon cancer and obesity. In a real-world analysis of nearly 7000 patients with colon cancer, those taking ...
New research links ultra-processed food with a higher colon cancer risk. The risk jumped 1.5 times in people with diets heavy in ultra-processed foods. Here’s what you need to know to help prevent ...
Sarah Basore, an Overland Park resident who is living with Stage 4 colon cancer, began clinical trials in August, which require weekly drives to Nashville. The current regime has stabilized her ...
Hemorrhoids are a common cause of a swollen anus and may get better with home treatment. Adding more fiber to your diet and drinking more water can help relieve anal swelling. A swollen anus is a ...
Colonoscopy screenings are a highly effective measure for preventing colon cancer. A healthy lifestyle, including diet and exercise, can reduce risk but does not eliminate the need for screening.