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While most patients with anal fistulas can be cured with a single surgery, approximately 20% of patients may develop complex ...

A Seattle-based gastroenterologist shares the three types of foods known to create an unhealthy gut microbiome, all linked to ...

A major new trial has begun that will see scientists explore if a chemical mostly found in red grapes and products made from the grapes like wine can help prevent bowel cancer. The study called ...

The study will use a purified form of the natural compound, with the trial also testing if drugs like aspirin and metformin can prevent the disease.

Diet Is Main Risk Factor for Colon Cancer in Younger Adults, New Study Suggests Aug. 14, 2024 — A new study has identified diet-derived molecules called metabolites as main drivers of young ...

Let’s start with the cheapest, the yearly FIT, or fecal immunochemical test, which looks for fecal blood that might be caused ...

The actor spoke about the "trickiest thing" when it comes to cancer and why he decided to publicly share his diagnosis.

James Van Der Beek recently announced that he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer — but what does the disease entail?

There's a new blood test to screen for colorectal cancer, but a new study found it's not as effective as a colonoscopy or ...