Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test that a doctor uses to check the inner lining of your rectum and the lower part of your colon. You may get this test if you have certain gut problems, such as ...

Similar to colonoscopy, a sigmoidoscopy involves a doctor inserting a thin, flexible tube with a small camera attached into your anus. This tube is shorter than the one used for a colonoscopy ...

More young people are getting diagnosed with colon and rectal cancer. About 10% of colon cancer cases in the United States have been amongst people under 50, with numbers increasing by about 1% to 2% ...

Maintaining good colon health is essential for overall well-being and can significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.

Only one in three older adults is getting all recommended health screening measures. [1] Older adults can live stronger, longer by making sure they get all health screenings on the schedule ...

Participants underwent flexible sigmoidoscopy at baseline and at 3-month intervals, for up to 9 months. All participants received oral curcumin 480 mg and quercetin 20 mg three times daily ...