Colon cancer can announce its presence with symptoms like abdominal pain or cramping, bloody stools, and one lesser-known sign: change in poop shapes.The National Cancer Institute estimates that more ...

When’s the last time you looked at your poop? Dr. Trisha Pasricha says you should look every time because it could save your ...

Other than skin cancers, colon or colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women. Doctors say the risk of developing it increases with age and is mostly diagnosed in adults over 50 ...

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and colon cancer share certain symptoms, such as changes in bowel habits. Learn specific ...

It's increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under ...

With colorectal cancer a growing concern among younger people, the American Cancer Society has endorsed two new types of stool tests to encourage people to get screened while also recommending a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At 24, Meagan Meadows thought she was too young to have colon cancer but was diagnosed with stage 3. The only warning sign was ...

Time for a rear-ality check. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among adults younger than 50 since the 1990s, a troubling trend that has perplexed scientists. Because of the increase in cases, ...

“Your stool is a daily, real-time report card for your gut health,” one doctor said.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz (THE CONVERSATION) It’s increasingly ...