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

According to Cologuard, made by Wisconsin-based Exact Sciences, there are three primary reasons why you may receive a testing ...

New ‘concerning’ data find that most US endoscopists aren’t following current polypectomy guidelines for polyps < 1 cm, ...

Thousands in KY go unscreened for colon cancer because they lack access or don't want colonoscopies or stool-based tests, but ...

You should be able to resume normal exercise 24 hours after a colonoscopy. Sedation during the procedure affects your body, so avoid working out until you've fully recovered. Always consult your ...

We all wear our pride on our clothing: sports jerseys, graphic tees, brand logos. It’s not uncommon to pass someone wearing a “Star Wars” shirt or Red Sox jersey, but one company is purposely trying ...

What is MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP)? MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP) is an inherited condition that causes abnormal growths, called polyps, in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Having polyps can ...

Polyps are common in people who do not have FAP, but people with FAP have many more polyps at younger ages than would be expected. People with FAP can develop hundreds or thousands of polyps, where ...

Following Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis, all eyes are on the former president's health. On May 18, the 82-year-old's office announced he has an "aggressive form of the disease" that has spread ...