If you've spotted mucus in your little one's diaper, here's what it might mean – and when to check in with a doctor.

Your dog begs to go out, so you oblige and then wait an eternity for your pup to go to the bathroom. Ten minutes pass without ...

Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, most people don’t know when or how often to get screened. A new survey by MedStar Health found 79% of people don’t ...

Let’s be honest: no one wants to have a colonoscopy, but it is not only recommended; it can also be life-saving.

Blood tests that detect early cancer are coming to market. Could they lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment? Intelligent ...

2. Follow a clear liquid diet. Scheduling a colonoscopy is one of the best ways to prioritize one’s colon health. During a ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder of the importance of regular screenings for early detection.

The day before your colonoscopy, your doctor will likely recommend you start following a clear-liquid diet. This means ...

You will then develop watery diarrhea that is orange. Finally, stool should transition to a yellow liquid. If your urine is yellow but a little cloudy, it should be ok for a colonoscopy. Once your ...

Bright red blood in your stool, also known as hematochezia, is a sign of bleeding in the lower digestive tract. It is most likely caused by a condition like hemorrhoids or diverticular disease.

Constipation is one of the warning signs because if the tumor gets large, stool can’t pass easily, Rashidi says. Sometimes, just the liquid portion of waste can pass around the tumor ...

She ran a 12k in June 2022, right after her symptoms started. (Courtesy Katie Dutton) Constipation is one of the warning ...