Genetics, the microbiome, and low screening rates may be factors in the increase, experts say. Here are risk factors for the ...

Black, tarry stool (melena) often signals bleeding in the upper digestive tract-not just food. Early recognition can prevent serious complications.

Blood in stool isn’t always piles. A doctor explains hidden gut problems in young adults, warning signs to watch, and when to ...

Cases of colorectal cancer in younger adults are climbing worldwide, driven by lifestyle changes and inherited genetic risks.

Once considered a disease of older adults, colon cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger generations. Research ...

Seeing blood in your stool is often blamed on piles, but doctors warn it can signal colorectal cancer. Learn the symptoms ...

The family said a stubborn cough wouldn't go away, never imagining this would be stage four colorectal cancer.

Two-thirds of adults develop diverticular disease without knowing it. New data reveals how this potentially serious disease ...

On their own, apples contain natural sugars along with fiber, especially if you eat the peel. That fiber helps slow down how quickly the sugar from the apple is absorbed into your bloodstream, 1 ...

Eating a daily serving of peanuts may help older adults improve blood flow to their brains and boost memory, according to new research. In a study published in Clinical Nutrition, scientists at the ...

After a seven-year intermission, My Bloody Valentine returned to the stage Wednesday night at a not-so-secret Dublin concert, since anyone could guess the identity of a band calling itself Isn’t ...

To understand how other health problems can look like IBD, it helps to understand the differences between the two main types of IBD. For example, while Crohn’s and UC can both cause diarrhea, bleeding ...