Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers affecting the digestive system. What makes ...

Registered dietitians weigh in on what the research says—and what to eat instead.

Share on Pinterest The Western diet, which is high in ultra-processed foods, is a major cause of chronic inflammation. Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Getty Images A new study found higher levels of inflammation ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study suggests the rise of young colon cancer may be linked to a common weed killer. More evidence is needed to tie the ...

A newly discovered virus hiding inside a common gut bacterium could help explain one of medicine’s long-standing mysteries: why a microbe found in both healthy people and cancer patients is linked to ...

Colorectal cancer is increasingly showing up in younger adults, with cases now appearing in people as young as their thirties — often with no family history or warning signs. A major Swiss study ...

Share on Pinterest New research links a common pesticide to epigenetic changes that may relate to colorectal cancer. Image credit: Getty Images A new study suggests that environmental and lifestyle ...

As with any treatment for cancer, radiation therapy for colorectal cancer may cause side effects. Some side effects are short term, while others last for longer. Some short-term side effects of ...

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 ...