Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and past president of the Florida Urological Society. Colon cancer may seem like a distant concern for some, ...

Colon cancer has a way of sneaking up on people. That’s why it’s often called a “silent killer.” ...

Ulcers in the colon are usually due to a condition like inflammatory bowel disease or an infection. But some medications or procedures can also cause colon ulcers. A colon ulcer is an open sore that ...

Abdominal fat is not a uniform tissue. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, and ...

This procedure involves removing a portion of the large intestine and creating an ileostomy to redirect human waste. People will likely need to adjust their diet after surgery. People with colon ...

Right-sided colon cancer may cause different symptoms than left-sided colon cancer. The first sign of right-sided colon cancer is often anemia caused by bleeding. Colon cancer is one of the most ...

Learn how stool appearance can signal colon cancer. Recognize signs like ribbon-like and pebble-shaped stools, and understand when to seek medical advice.

As individuals, we can’t do much about microplastics. A lot of it ends up in the oceans, the fish are ingesting it and we’re ...

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 ...

Q: A woman in our book club said she got a tattoo inside her intestines. Is this a real thing? A: The colon (large intestine) is about 5 feet long, and although it is mostly "anchored" to the back ...