New research questions the benefits for some older adults of screening colonoscopies and the drug levothyroxine (Synthroid) ...

A prospective cohort study explored the effect of adherence to follow-up colonoscopy after positive FOBT on risk of developing colon cancer ...

If you’re between the ages of 45 and 85, you should have a colorectal cancer screening routine in place, per the American Cancer Society (ACS). But a colonoscopy—in which your doctor uses a special ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colorectal cancer is preventable and ‘highly treatable’ if detected early, according to the National Cancer Institute.Photograph: ...

Older adults with adenoma at prior colonoscopy more likely to experience CRC but risk exceeded by competing risks for non-CRC death.

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

When David Lyon saw blood in his stool, he didn't think much of it. He was a fit 26-year-old who worked in a sheet metal shop. The spots were inconsistent, and he thought he might have just sustained ...

A new study on colorectal cancer screening suggests that the balance between benefits and risks becomes less clear after the ...

Even if you've never had a colonoscopy, you may have heard about them. The prep work probably got your attention. It involves cleaning out your bowels with a laxative drink the night before. It ...

Nearly 300 ASCs were included on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” list for colonoscopy and endoscopy, with more than 130 being located in the South. The ratings evaluated ...

Colorectal cancer rates are rising in young people, according to Yale Medicine. Though colorectal cancer has declined ...

A breakthrough in microbiome research could change how colorectal cancer is detected—no colonoscopy required. Scientists used AI to map gut bacteria at an unprecedented level of detail, revealing ...