New research has found a link between colorectal cancer in young women and ultra-processed foods. Here's what's behind this, ...

Researchers note that ultra-processed foods make up 70% of the U.S. food supply ...

Colon Cancer is one of the most common — and most preventable — cancers in the United States. It ranks third in incidence among both men and women, yet it ...

A new Harvard-led study suggests that the modern American diet—packed with ultra-processed foods—may be fueling the alarming rise in colorectal cancer cases among adults under 50.

Colorectal cancer refers to cancer in either the colon or rectum, depending on where the cancer starts.

Metabolomic Technologies (MTI) has developed a technology that detects colonic polyps, the precursor to colorectal cancer (CRC), using a noninvasive urine test. Unlike fecal-based tests, PolypDx™ ...

Frequent colorectal polyp diagnoses in first- and second-degree relatives are associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), especially early-onset CRC. Researchers evaluated the ...

The frequency of colorectal polyp diagnosis in relatives is linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer, especially early-onset colorectal cancer, independent of the number of close relatives ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m due for my first colonoscopy, and I understand that the physician will be looking for polyps. What are they? Should I be worried if they find some? ANSWER: Good for you for ...

Cold endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) showed a superior safety profile over traditional hot EMR for large nonpedunculated colorectal polyps measuring ≥ 20 mm, with significantly lower risks of ...