Daily low-dose aspirin can help prevent cancers from returning in about a third of colon cancer patients, a new study says.

Research that has not yet been peer-reviewed shows the newest blood test is more than 80% accurate in detecting colon cancer ...

An experimental blood test can effectively and accurately detect colon cancer in middle-aged folks and seniors, a new ...

A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer patients found that patients with evidence of residual cancer in their blood after surgery to remove the cancer, may benefit ...

Sigmoid volvulus is rare in the U.S., accounting for 10% of intestinal obstruction cases, researchers note. Risk factors include older age and chronic constipation. It’s not a condition the average ...

Emily King of Mobile, Alabama, was diagnosed with colon cancer five years ago at the age of 27. She had experienced some diarrhea, abdominal pain and anemia, but having cancer had never entered ...

Lenz is conducting research that aims to unravel why so many Hispanic patients in Southern California seem to be especially ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Blood Center is asking for your help to keep the blood supply up to par during this time of need. The senseless attack in the French Quarter, leaving a trail of death ...

When a pregnant woman had her blood sampled back in 1972, doctors discovered it was mysteriously missing a surface molecule found on all other known red blood cells at the time. After 50 years, this ...

“Today, we’re going to do a liver and colon cleanse to get our bowel movements ... What’s more, cucumbers have antioxidants and may lower blood sugar levels, which are involved in hunger ...

A surgeon has revealed a key piece of advice to help prevent colon cancer as cases appear to be rising in the under 50s. Dr Parul Shukla is a colon and rectal surgeon with Northwell Health who has ...