Adults under 50 undergoing colonoscopy were found to have a dramatically higher risk of having colorectal cancer when the procedure was done for rectal bleeding. Researchers found that rectal bleeding ...

You're five times more likely to contract bowel cancer if two very particular factors are present, according to a new Australian research study.

“Screening allows us to detect cancer early. Colorectal cancer often begins with small growths in the intestine called polyps. Each polyp has a 30 to 40 percent chance of developing into cancer. If we ...

Learn what the American Cancer Society says about screening, early warning signs, and preventive steps, including lifestyle changes and how aspirin may help reduce your risk. Keep reading to know more ...

A new clinical trial suggests magnesium supplements may boost gut bacteria that help block the development of colon cancer – but only for some people, depending on their genes and sex. An increase in ...

The medical landscape for chronic rhinosinusitis is rapidly advancing, with new treatments offering hope for improved quality of life for patients. As pharmaceutical companies race to develop ...

When Today in Ohio host Laura Johnston turned 45 this year, she faced a medical milestone many dread: her first colonoscopy. Her candid discussion about the experience on the cleveland.com and Plain ...

Polyps are common in people who do not have FAP, but people with FAP have many more polyps at younger ages than would be expected. People with FAP can develop hundreds or thousands of polyps, where ...

Using linked color imaging during colonoscopy is more effective than traditional procedures at identifying growths that can turn into cancer. Both linked color imaging and traditional colonoscopies ...

Nasal polyps are painless, teardrop-shaped growths that form in your nose or sinuses. They’re most common where the sinuses near your eyes and cheekbones drain into your nose. Nasal polyps are not ...