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Researchers discovered that the Bacteroides fragilis toxin relies on the receptor claudin-4 to damage colon cells. A decoy version of the receptor prevented toxin-related injury in mouse studies. Credit: ShutterstockA new study reveals…

March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. According to a study published in January 2026 by the Journal of American Medical Association, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for both men and women under age 50…

As colon cancer rates are rising among people in their 20s and 30s, some adults in the US who are under 45 and experiencing worrying symptoms are struggling to get insurance coverage for colonoscopies, which can detect colon cancer.The…

As colon cancer rates are rising among people in their 20s and 30s, some adults in the US who are under 45 and experiencing worrying symptoms are struggling to get insurance coverage for colonoscopies, which can detect colon cancer.The…

Amy PiccioliCredit: Northwestern MedicineNEED TO KNOWAmy Piccioli was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer after an ER visit for dehydration in 2024A liver transplant from a close family friend helped her achieve “no evidence of…

3 min readEating more cruciferous vegetables may lower your risk of colon cancer by 20%, according to one study.Scientists say these veggies contain powerful plant compounds that may actively fight cancer in the body.Experts explain how…

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology revealed that consuming tree nuts, such as almonds and walnuts, may significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer recurrence and death. Patients with stage III colon cancer who ate…

Imagine popping an over-the-counter pill to remedy a headache. Or taking the same to treat inflammation or arthritis. And all the while, the same common pill is working to cut the risk of colon cancer recurrence by half!A major new…

Dr. Karen Zaghiyan, a prominent colorectal surgeon at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, recently shared vital advice on bowel cancer in a widely viewed Instagram video. She offers straightforward guidance for anyone concerned about or…

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, primarily affects the large intestine and rectum. It is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK and around the world, impacting thousands of people each year.Most often, it…