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How to Cleanse Your Colon

A colon cleanse may help if you feel digestive symptoms such as bloating, pain, or constipation. Still, there's no scientific evidence supporting the use of specific colon cleanse products unless ...
Mail-in stool kits such as Colorguard can detect warning signs, but gastroenterologists say a colonoscopy is still the most ...
Colon cancer is a highly preventable disease if you follow dietary guidelines and undergo screenings, such as a colonoscopy.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...
More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Medical professionals generally agree that getting a ...
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5 Foods Colon Cancer Docs Avoid

Discover the five worst foods for colon health. Learn why colon cancer experts advise against red meats, processed meats, ...
Cologuard is a colon cancer screening test you can do at home. It’s a noninvasive, stool-based test that comes in a kit. You use the kit to collect a stool sample. Then you send the sample to a lab ...
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the third-most common cancer worldwide, affecting millions each year. However, the good news is that with early detection through regular screening, ...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to take a closer look at your health. WTOC spoke with a local doctor who walked us through his own colonoscopy to ...