While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness month, a public health outreach effort to reduce the devastating toll of the number two cancer killer in the U.S. With over 150,000 new cases and 52,000 deaths each ...

Colon cancer used to feel like a worry for later-something to think about decades down the road. Not anymore. An estimated 158,850 Americans will be newly diagnosed with colon cancer this year, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who eat about three servings of fish per week have a somewhat lower chance of having polyps found during a routine colonoscopy than women who eat just one serving ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you.

A new study found intake of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as those found in fish, can protect against developing colon polyps, according to findings published in the American Journal of ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

Doctors at Mayo Clinic are staying ahead of cancer without surgery. A Jacksonville Beach woman removed her polyps at Mayo Clinic before they could turn into cancer, without weeks of recovery. The ...

Hyperplastic polyps in the colon are typically harmless, with a very low risk of causing cancer. However, doctors may choose to painlessly remove them during a colonoscopy. Hyperplastic polyps are ...

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 ...

Researchers note that ultra-processed foods make up 70% of the U.S. food supply Vanessa Etienne is a Staff Writer for PEOPLE on the Health team. She joined the brand in 2021. Getty Ultra-processed ...