Colorectal cancer rates in younger people have been rising for the past two decades. Eating fiber-filled whole grains and avoiding saturated fats can help reduce the risk, research suggests. Meredy ...

Some of the body’s most important work takes place in one of the least talked-about locations: the colon. A healthy colon helps the body absorb nutrients from the foods we eat. It also helps eliminate ...

Colon cancer still feels like a distant worry for many people, but gastroenterologists repeatedly say the same thing, the everyday food on your plate can quietly shape your gut’s future. A ...

Colon cleanses might not offer the health benefits they claim. Potential risks of colon cleanses include infection, burns, and dehydration. A colon cleanse called bowel preparation is medically ...