A new study has linked certain types of gut bacteria to the development of precancerous colon polyps. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham has linked certain types of gut bacteria to ...

A new study suggests that large amounts of folic acid don't prevent the growth of pre-cancerous polyps in the colon, contrary to earlier belief. A new study suggests that large amounts of folic acid ...

Cases of early onset colorectal cancer, occurring in people between the ages of 20 and 45, have increased in recent decades. However, the reason for the uptick in cases is not well understood. Dr.

WASHINGTON (AP) – A doctor’s report says the polyp removed from President Joe Biden’s colon last week was a benign, slow-growing but potentially pre-cancerous lesion that required no further action.

The American Cancer Society has recommended early screening of colorectal cancer for those with average risk and those with high risk. According to the guidelines, anyone aged 45 years should get ...

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people, which is why testing guidelines recommend testing starting at 45 for those at average risk. To stop colon cancer, it’s important to know when and how to ...

Women under 50 who eat many ultra-processed foods face up to a 45% higher risk of precancerous colon growths. The Mass General Brigham study linked heavy consumption of these foods to early-onset ...

Sponsored FOY Procedure Helps Scuba Diver Conquer Complex Colon Polyps and Dive Again Sunil Amin, M.D., a gastroenterologist and Director of Endoscopy at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System ...

Most people need to get a colonoscopy every 10 years, starting at age 45. Everyone who gets a colonoscopy also gets a report. If there were no polyps, your report will state normal or negative. This ...

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham has linked certain types of gut bacteria to the development of precancerous colon polyps. Their results are published in Cell Host & Microbe.