Ischemic Colitis occurs when blood flow to part of the colon is reduced or blocked, causing inflammation and potential tissue damage. Symptoms can range from mild abdominal discomfort to severe ...

A 2022 study claims to have found that a certain blood type is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer. Colorectal ...

Grenham’s colon was not punctured or blood-deprived, so doctors untwisted it during a partial colonoscopy known as a flexible sigmoidoscopy, where a flexible tube is used to access the lower colon.

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States and cases among younger adults are rising. Early detection is critical, as symptoms may not appear until the cancer has progressed.

Signs and symptoms of colon cancer. The first sign to look for is abnormal bleeding. Knowing if there is blood in your stool can be somewhat tricky, as blood can vary in appearance — from bright ...

The FDA has approved a new blood test for colorectal cancer. Shield, made by Guardant Health, is the first approved blood test that is considered a primary screening option for the disease.

Over the past three decades, rates of colon cancer among young people have been steadily rising even as diagnoses among older people are declining. As The Post has reported, twenty percent of new ...

Having blood in your stool can be a sign of many health conditions, including colorectal cancer. Here's how to determine if it’s a sign of cancer or another serious condition.

Colon cancer has also risen in those younger than 55 by one to two percent since the mid-1990s. Cases in adults 60 and older have been declining in that same time period. Regular screening can ...

Signs and symptoms of colon cancer. The first sign to look for is abnormal bleeding. Knowing if there is blood in your stool can be somewhat tricky, as blood can vary in appearance — from bright ...