Colorectal cancer often begins as silent, benign polyps within the colon. These growths, initially small and undetectable, ...

Recursion Pharma, which uses artificial intelligence to discover new drug candidates, said on Monday its experimental oral drug helped reduce abnormal growths in the colon in patients with a rare ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Polyps in the colon and rectum (together called colorectal polyps) are common in people over age 50. They are usually ...

A new study has linked certain types of gut bacteria to the development of precancerous colon polyps. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham has linked certain types of gut bacteria to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m due for my first colonoscopy, and I understand that the physician will be looking for polyps. What are they? Should I be worried if they find some? ANSWER: Good for you for ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obese and overweight people are more likely to develop colon polyps, a possible precursor to cancer, than are slimmer individuals, according to a new review of past ...

Colon cancer is increasingly affecting young adults. A gastroenterologist explained what a healthy colon looks like and the changes that occur when abnormal cells begin to grow, causing cancer. The ...

As artificial intelligence becomes more common in gastroenterology, industry leaders are hopeful about its potential for polyp detection during colonoscopies. Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health ...

Oct 15 (Reuters) - Taking extra folic acid and other B-vitamin supplements may not help protect against colon polyps, according to a U.S. study that contradicts observational studies suggesting people ...