Many of us tend to overlook the importance of the colon, or large intestine, compared to organs like the liver, kidneys, and heart. The colon is divided into four sections: the ascending colon, ...

Maintaining digestive health is important for overall well-being, and a key aspect of this is ensuring that the colon functions efficiently. Proper hydration is good for colon health [Adobe Stock] S ...

Your gut health is important for your overall well-being. It influences your immune system as well as your mood. A ...

Spring is my favorite time for a health reset before summer’s busy schedule of travel and fun activities. Over the years, my spring resets have taken many forms, like building a meditation practice, ...

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 ...

Colon cancer is rising in people under 50, and poor gut health could be part of the problem. Dr. Neelendu Dey studies whether gut microbes can be harnessed to prevent and treat colon cancer. To reduce ...

Including more broccoli in your diet could reduce the risk of colon cancer, new research suggests. Diet is known to be a key modifiable risk factor for colon cancer — particularly a lack of vegetables ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...