You don’t get colon cancer during your 30s or 40s, right? Wrong. Rising rates of colorectal cancer among younger generations show otherwise. This was brought home when actor James Van Der Beek died ...

Your bowels play a vital role in maintaining overall health, yet they are often overlooked until something goes wrong. The digestive system, particularly the colon, not only processes waste but also ...

Colon cancer is rising in people under 50, and poor gut health could be part of the problem. Dr. Neelendu Dey studies whether gut microbes can be harnessed to prevent and treat colon cancer. To reduce ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fiber reduces prolonged exposure to potential cancer-causing compounds in the colon. A high-fiber diet also supports a healthy gut ...

Colon cancer, one of the more common forms of cancer, can be influenced by a range of factors, some of which might be less expected. Chronic constipation can lead to prolonged retention of toxins in ...

Healthy food doesn't always equate to being healthy for your body. In fact, certain foods that are traditionally seen as healthy have links to colon cancer.

Scientists at UC Davis Health have discovered that an enzyme in the colon lining releases hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2) - a known disinfecting compound- to protect the body from gut microbes. Their ...