Colonoscopies are still the gold standard, but experts now endorse a high-tech stool test and a blood draw amid rising rates of young colon cancer.

Gabby Zappia, 37, experienced blood in her stool during her third pregnancy. Months after giving birth, she learned she had stage 4 colon cancer.

I used to think only obvious symptoms were a cause for concern, but after learning more about bowel health and colon cancer, I realized that even small changes in stool can sometimes be early warning ...

Most constipation is harmless. In rare cases, the colon can become dangerously enlarged. Here is what you need to know.

While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on the lookout for...plus one common myth about polyps. The post 8 Symptoms of ...

Each year, close to 2 million people around the world are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and roughly 935,000 people die from it. Scientists say they have developed a new stool test that is more ...

To promote regularity, some people drink warm water, follow a high fiber diet, and sit on the toilet at the same time every ...

Every year, doctors diagnose more than 108,000 cases of colorectal cancer in the United States. While survival rates have improved, it's still the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Physician who writes about the rising rates of cancer in young adults. And while colonoscopy remains the gold standard for ...

Your colon may be suffering from a condition called STC, which occurs because of constant constipation. Find out why it happens and how you can spot it early.