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Share on Pinterest New colorectal cancer guidelines from the ACS highlight noninvasive screening methods. Image credit: Marco Govel/Stocksy The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its colorectal ...

One L polyethylene glycol-ascorbate as effective with higher tolerability vs two L and four L. HealthDay News — Lower-volume preparation with one L polyethylene glycol (PEG)-ascorbate may be an ...

Lower-volume preparation with 1 L polyethylene glycol (PEG)-ascorbate may be an effective and acceptable option for inpatient colonoscopy, according to a study published online May 5 in the Annals of ...

A long-term study has examined how a colonoscopy affects the risk of colon cancer and the mortality risk in the event of a colon cancer diagnosis over the long term. The results are surprising. Colon ...

Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are linked to a modest but meaningful decrease in the occurrence of colon polyps and CRC. Bariatric surgery, specifically Roux-en-Y gastric bypass ...

For 30 years, The Lower Eastside Girls Club has been making a profound difference in the lives of young women in that neighborhood. Now celebrating its 30th year, the nonprofit organization focuses on ...

At 45, Shambi Broome didn't believe she had colon cancer symptoms. She assumed her occasional abdominal cramps could be explained by her past two C-sections and hysterectomy. "If I had any discomfort, ...

Experts have long known that yogurt is a health-boosting food rich in protein, calcium, and other important nutrients. But some studies are exploring a specific question: Can yogurt help prevent colon ...

Share on Pinterest Heather Kaiser was diagnosed with early onset colon cancer at 42, but continues to lead a full and healthy life. Image Credit: Healthline/Photo by Heather Kaiser Heather Kaiser was ...

There are reasons to believe the record-low U.S. birthrate could be only temporary as today’s young women postpone pregnancy. By Claire Cain Miller Fertility in the United States has been declining ...