When most people think about their health, their colon is not usually top of mind. However, colon health plays a major role in digestion, immune function, and overall well-being. March is Colorectal ...

Mark Schandelmeier says he’s a healthy man with no health concerns and no family history of medical issues. But, this did not ...

Diet plays a big role in colon cancer prevention and regularly choosing certain foods, like cruciferous vegetables, may help ...

Cancer survivors visit the Fight Colorectal Cancer "United in Blue" flag installation on the National Mall to spotlight the ...

Colon cancer is hitting long before the usual screening age. If you could ID who's at risk, you could screen early and save ...

Foods that may help lower your risk of colorectal cancer include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and fish. Eating a Mediterranean diet may have a protective effect.

This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek, 48, has put a fresh spotlight on colorectal cancer.

Tuesday marks the start of a special Heart Month series focused on the warning signs many people don’t recognize until it’s too late. 7News spoke with a local cardiologist about ...

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If there was one collaboration that changed the history of Latin music, it was that of Rubén Blades and Willie Colón. On Saturday, the legendary Panamanian artist mourned the death of the New ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Deep in the folds of the intestine, in microscopic pockets called crypts, a quiet surveillance system is always at work. Stem cells lining the gut wall are not just rebuilding tissue—they are ...