Drinking trends across Europe increasing bowel cancer risk

Why certain diets may increase your cancer risk

The link between inflammatory diets and colorectal cancer, explained.

Binge watching TV could increase bowel cancer risk in men

Sitting down to binge watch more than four hours of TV over a day could increase the risk of bowel cancer in men compared to those watching less than just an hour of TV, according to a paper published in the British Journal of Cancer .

Seven ways ... to prevent bowel cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the developed world – but mortality has decreased by 30% in the past 20 years

A type of gut bacteria may increase risk of bowel cancer

People with a certain type of bacteria in their guts may be more likely to develop bowel cancer.

'I was only passing blood': What's it like being under 30 with bowel cancer?

Dahlia Matkovic says as a young, healthy woman she never expected to be diagnosed with bowel cancer in her 20s. She wants everyone to know the risks, no matter what age.

IBD increases prostate cancer risk by fivefold

According to a new study, inflammatory bowel disease increases the risk of developing prostate cancer. This finding opens up a challenging clinical debate.

Colorectal cancer risk increases with time to colonoscopy after positive FIT

The longer a patient waits to undergo colonoscopy after receiving a positive fecal immunochemical test, the higher their risk for developing colorectal cancer, according to research published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Yi-Chia Lee, MD, PhD, of the department of internal medicine at National Taiwan University Hospital, and colleagues wrote that while a two-stage approach of

Prolonged sitting, watching TV may increase colorectal cancer risk

Sitting and watching TV for an extended time can increase the colorectal cancer risk for younger adults, a new study says.

Colorectal Cancer: Risk Factors and Symptoms

Risk factors can determine the timing of colorectal screening, so it is crucial for you to know what they are and have a discussion with your physician.

What Are Colon Polyps and Do They Increase Colon Cancer Risk?

Colon polyps form on the lining of the colon or the rectum. A history of polyps is one of the main risk factors for colorectal cancer, a common but preventable disease.

Polyp Removal Doesn't Always Signal Raised Colon Cancer Risk, Study Says

Findings suggest doctors may repeat colonoscopies unnecessarily

9 Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors You Can Control—and 7 You Can't

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

5 Facts About Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Standardized criteria to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome didn’t exist until the 1980s.

What you need to know about irritable bowel syndrome

Published May 2, 2018<br>Managing diet and stress can help<br>If you eat something that doesn’t agree with you, your stomach will let you know. Bad food or a stomach bug can lead to stomachache, vomiting and diarrhea. Normally, these symptoms pass as your body gets rid of the offender<br>But for some people, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation are more common than the occasional bad meal. These symptoms can last for days at a time and happen periodically throughout their lifetime including…

What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

WebMD explains the basics of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including theories about its causes.

How You Poop: The Secret Behind Bowel Movements

Your bowel movements as well as the color, shape, smell, frequency, and consistency of your stool, offer important clues to your health.

10 Things to Know About Irritable Bowel Syndrome