It's increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under ...

Time for a rear-ality check. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among adults younger than 50 since the 1990s, a troubling trend that has perplexed scientists. Because of the increase in cases, ...

You need to follow a special diet and may take laxatives to clean out your bowel before a colonoscopy. Drink plenty of clear liquids to avoid dehydration during the bowel prep. Most people will split ...

An estimated 52,500 Americans died last year from colon cancer, yet the disease is highly treatable if it's detected early. Primary care and prevention experts from the U.S. Preventive Services Task ...

Q: My doctor always encourages me to do a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening. But I have friends who just do a stool test at home, which seems easier. Why should I go through the hassle of a ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz (THE CONVERSATION) It’s increasingly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Screening is essential to prevent and effectively treat colorectal cancer. Varlay/iStock via Getty Images Plus It's increasingly ...