Scientists have identified a molecular switch that may help explain how colorectal cancer becomes deadly. When levels of a ...

Colorectal cancer now kills more adults under age 50 than any other cancer in the United States. The disease climbed from ...

Autoantibodies may be disabling one of the body's anti-inflammatory brakes in some IBD patients, a new study finds.

Mediaplanet today announces the launch of its latest Digestive Health campaign, distributed nationwide within USA TODAY and ...

A team led by LMU physician Daniel Kotlarz has identified a previously unknown genetic cause of Crohn's disease.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rising colorectal cancer rates among young adults are making under-50s anxious — but the disease remains rare in the age group.

Cases of colon cancer are rising in younger people. Certain lifestyle factors can help reduce the risk of developing the disease. Dr. Michael Shusterman, a gastrointestinal oncologist, does these ...

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Barry Stein ignored symptoms that started appearing in 1995. Now, he's one of many advocates calling for Canadian ...