Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it’s a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you.

Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal ...

A colonoscopy recently revealed colon polyps — and a recommendation for another colonoscopy in three years. My younger sister’s colonoscopy yielded similar results. Neither of us seems to have many, ...

Colon cancer develops from polyps in the colon or rectum, often taking years to show symptoms. Rectal bleeding is the key ...

LMH Health, 325 Maine St., is pictured in May 2021. Colon cancer rates are on the rise in people under age 50, but don’t let those statistics fool you. It’s important for older adults to get screened ...

Colon cancer can be found in a few ways, including a digital rectal exam and a fecal occult blood test. There is also the ...

Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men under 50 in the United States, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.