Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping ...

A miniaturized, biomimetic model of the human intestine has successfully reproduced long-term enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Holtz wants people to talk about colon screenings and bowel movements without feeling ashamed. The Oak Ridge Associated ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

A rise in missed symptoms, low fibre intake, ultra-processed foods and delayed screening may be contributing to the growing ...

This symptom is often dismissed, which is why it's so important to recognize.

Colon cancer is no longer a disease that only elderly suffer from. Even younger women at the age of 50 are also suffering ...

Colon cancer cases are on the rise, especially among the youth. Dr Sethi shares 6 reasons why more young women are getting ...

After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis—moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle. For more than a ...

In a recent study, Stevens researchers have shown how colorectal cancers can evolve from mature intestinal cells that revert ...

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Ulcers in the colon are usually due to a condition like inflammatory bowel disease or an infection. But some medications or procedures can also cause colon ulcers. A colon ulcer is an open sore that ...