A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The fact that ...

Actor James Van Der Beek died at the age of 48 on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The "Dawson's Creek" star's death comes less than three years after he was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023 ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The recent death of 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is putting a spotlight on colon cancer — especially in people under 50. In Cedar Rapids, Phil Decker says his own ...

Background A 22-year-old woman was referred to a genomic medicine clinic for evaluation of suspected Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) after normal DNA methylation studies on chromosome 15 were obtained.

Fish oil’s cancer-fighting reputation may hinge on a little-known gene. Researchers discovered that omega-3s like EPA and DHA help curb colorectal cancer only when the enzyme ALOX15 is present.

Hollywood continues to mourn the untimely passing of James Van Der Beek. The actor died at the age of 48 after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. In late November of 2024, the Dawson's Creek star ...

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) can present as an acute and life-threatening event or as chronic bleeding, which might manifest as iron-deficiency anemia, fecal occult blood or intermittent ...