When it’s caught early, colon cancer is highly treatable. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the five-year survival rate of early-stage, localized colon cancer is 90%. One of the best strategies for ...

Since the introduction of the Da Vinci ® robotic system, robot-assisted colon resection has gained popularity because of its the potential technical advantages. Recently, two new CE-marked platforms ...

Emerging research suggests the state of the gut microbiome in early life is linked to colorectal cancer—and that both too much and too little bacteria can play a role. Colored transmission electron ...

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July 13 is a special date for Helen Demestihas. It's the day of her wedding anniversary and her diagnosis date. On this day in 2024, as she and her husband celebrated 19 years together, Demestihas ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 75 and have not been able to eat beef or dairy products since my mid-20s. A colonoscopy revealed that I have diverticulosis, but I am generally not bothered if I stay away from ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 75 and have not been able to eat beef or dairy products since my mid-20s. A colonoscopy revealed that I have diverticulosis, but I am generally not bothered if I stay away from ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 75 and have not been able to eat beef or dairy products since my mid-20s. A colonoscopy revealed that I have diverticulosis, but I am generally not bothered if I stay away from ...

Willie Colón, the legendary salsa icon, died Saturday morning, his family confirmed. He was 75. A cause of death has not been disclosed. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of ...

Digestive health is not something most people think about until there is a problem. One common condition that affects the colon, particularly as we age, is diverticulitis. While the name may sound ...

Chronic inflammation may be quietly reshaping the colon and making it more vulnerable to early-onset colorectal cancer. Scientists found that colon tissue in younger patients was stiffer, even in ...

Younger adults are developing a severe gut disorder at increasing rates, according to a new study. There's been a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis among Americans younger than 50, researchers ...