While Canadians can start routine testing for colorectal cancer starting at age 50, some advocates want to start screenings at 45 to help catch cases early.

DEAR DR. BLONZ: This is about a solution to the stomach problems that were experienced by my daughter. We were not sure whether it was some medical condition, stress, or even a food allergy. At a ...

Lauren Ver Steeg isn’t afraid to crack a butt joke. After being diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer at 26, she’s made a ...

A gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic who treats patients with colorectal cancer shares the warning signs of the disease he'd look for in his own body.

Symptoms of colon cancer can include: A change in bowel habits, such as more frequent diarrhea or constipation. Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool. Ongoing discomfort in the belly area, such as ...

Beans contain nutrients that help to regulate your digestive system and improve your gut health. There are various ways to add beans to your diet.

Doctors say there is no single explanation for the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. Instead, several factors linked to modern lifestyles may be contributing ...

A team of scientists from the Indiana University School of Medicine has discovered a new link between an age-related blood condition and inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD. Their research ...