But you’ll need to test more frequently, every one to three years instead of every 10 years for a colonoscopy. Anyone with an ...

A new artificial intelligence tool can identify whether a patient is ready for colonoscopy by simply analyzing stool images that they take on their smartphones.

It turns out that despite everything you’ve heard, getting a colonoscopy is wonderful.

Brenda Elizondo is an audience engagement fellow at the Los Angeles Times. She was previously a video content creator and ...

The push to start routine colorectal cancer screening at age 45 has expanded the eligible pool by millions, and as demand rises, gastroenterologists and facilities are facing growing concerns about ...

Recently, Minnesotans have been receiving unsolicited, unrequested at-home colon cancer screening kits from health insurers, without a doctor's input. If you received one in the mail, you might ...

“The administration of probiotics (E faecium and B subtilis) can potentially recalibrate the gut microbiota after colonoscopy, and this may encourage the enrichment of beneficial strains such as ...

Even short bursts of exercise impact cancer risk, according to a study. It may change how colon cancer cells behave. Here’s what you need to know about the latest research. We already know that some ...

Philip Felshman was given only a few years to live. The otherwise healthy New Yorker described the news as a "big shock." He'd been happily working for 33 years as a service manager, enjoying time ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mariana Tata, 26, had 2 common, subtle symptoms of colon cancer. She thought her bloating and rectal bleeding were due to ...

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths among people younger than 50 in the United States, according to a study published Thursday in the Journal of the American Medical ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I’m not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...