"Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and ...

The research, which included 29,000 women, could offer insights into the rise in rates of colorectal cancer among younger ...

Most colorectal polyps are benign. However, large polyps can cause constipation and other symptoms and are more likely to be cancerous. Colorectal polyps are small growths that form on the lining of ...

Eating a diet highest in ultra-processed foods is tied to an increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer when compared ...

High intake of ultraprocessed foods is associated with a higher risk of colorectal tumors that often lead to cancer, a new study has found.

Colorectal cancer can cause bleeding from polyps in the digestive tract. This can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Oral and intravenous iron may help, but there may be some risks. Persistent bleeding ...

Colon cancer (also called colorectal cancer) is no longer just a disease of older adults — its incidence is rising sharply ...

Melanosis coli is a benign pigment disorder in which the lining of the large intestine, or colon, turns black or brown, usually as a result of laxative use. Some research suggests that melanosis coli ...

Researchers found that a high intake of ultraprocessed foods was linked to an increased risk of adenomas, colon polyps that can develop into colorectal cancer.

Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for ...