Thinking about doing a colon cleanse? Here's why you should always talk to your doctor first.

I've talked about colons more than once in this column, but my focus is usually limited in scope. I zoom in on the little questions, like how many spaces to put after a colon and whether it should ...

In recent years, studies have taken a closer look at whether certain lifestyle choices might up your risk for colon cancer.

Staff from URMC's Wilmot Cancer Institute brought a giant inflatable colon to the Mall at Greece Ridge to teach people about colorectal cancer on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) is another at-home test to detect colon cancer. A FOBT test is similar to a FITs test, except the FIT test is newer and doesn’t require a restricted diet before ...

Medical experts warn that artificial intelligence in colonoscopy procedures could weaken physicians' natural abilities to ...

Discover how incorporating whole grains into your diet can significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer, according to new ...

Knowing the signs and being proactive in getting care is crucial for colon cancer recovery. Below, we discuss the signs of colon cancer, its risk factors and things you can incorporate into your ...

Certain healthy habits, such as increased exercise and well-rounded nutrition, can decrease your risk of colon cancer. But it’s still important to get regular screenings and recognize the ...

Dear Doctor: A new study said that prolonged antibiotic use is tied to colon polyps. But “prolonged” meant “two weeks or more.” I had a couple of bacterial infections in ...

Meanwhile, our colon cells use butyrate, produced by bacteria, for energy production using an enzyme called ACADS (short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase).