A randomized trial shows combined water exchange and cap-assisted colonoscopy shortens cecal intubation time and reduces pain in unsedated procedures.

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It's easy to see your body aging on the outside – wrinkles, dark spots, gray hair, the whole shebang – but as we grow older, ...

Blood in stool isn’t always piles. A doctor explains hidden gut problems in young adults, warning signs to watch, and when to seek medical care.

This article reviews the pathogenesis, clinical presentation and surgical management of rectal prolapse. Full-thickness prolapse of the rectum causes significant discomfort because of the sensation of ...

Colorectal cancer is on the rise but the good news is, its highly prventable! Dr Jagiasi shares 5 strategies for Indians to lower the risk.

Medicare doesn’t provide services entirely "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs ...

Masashi Ozaki, also known as Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, a well-known Japanese golfer has died from colon cancer, aged 78. But ...

Increased stiffness of the colon, spurred by chronic inflammation, may encourage the development and progression of ...

Researchers identify stem cell–based molecular subtypes that improve prognosis prediction in colorectal cancer and support ...

Introduction Colonic diverticulosis is the most common structural abnormality of the colon in developed countries, with an increasing global prevalence. Approximately 20–25% of affected individuals ...

Military members and veterans can be at a disadvantage in getting screenings that can spot pre-cancerous growths and provide earlier diagnoses.