Have you had your colonoscopy? If you’re 45 or older, you’ve probably heard this question from someone you know – a doctor, a family member or a health-conscious friend. More ...

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.

Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early—and FIT tests make screening easier than ever with a simple at‑home ...

Much of the GI community has anchored its view of AI to adenoma detection rates, but Neil Parikh, MD, a gastroenterologist with Farmington-based Connecticut GI, says the bigger disruption will come ...

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

An increasing number of people are dying of colorectal cancer at a young age, including those as young as 20. Actor James Van Der Beek, who was diagnosed with colorectal ...

Colonoscopies are a regular part of routine care for people with Crohn’s disease. Use these tips to make colonoscopy prep easier.

After James Van Der Beek's death, doctors say not enough younger adults are getting tested for colon cancer, even though ...

Metabolic syndrome and its components, including obesity and hypertension, significantly increase the risk for precancerous polyp recurrence.

About 60% to 70% of people under 50 are diagnosed with more advanced disease, compared with older adults who benefit from routine screening [1]. The five-year survival rate for localized colorectal ...

Research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding and iron deficiency anemia are the early “red-flag signs” that can appear months ...