Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Holtz wants people to talk about colon screenings and bowel movements without feeling ashamed. The Oak Ridge Associated ...

After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis—moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle. For more than a ...

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Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer in men and women. It refers to cancerous cells developing ...

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Studies suggest prolonged sitting independently increases colon cancer risk, even in active people. Experts recommend regular ...

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Ulcers in the colon are usually due to a condition like inflammatory bowel disease or an infection. But some medications or procedures can also cause colon ulcers. A colon ulcer is an open sore that ...

Colon cancer can cause complications such as bowel obstruction or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Treatments for colon cancer, such as surgery or chemotherapy, can also cause complications. Colon ...

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