The colon is part of the digestive system. It helps the body absorb water and nutrients from food before excreting the waste. It is made up of muscle and located just below the stomach. People ...

Gurugram, March 31 (IANS) A private hospital here on Friday exhibited a first of its kind three-dimensional colon structure that enables people to take an immersive experience to raise awareness on ...

In a new study, researchers have compared diseased colon with healthy tissue to better understand how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancers, at a ...

A redundant colon is longer than a typical colon, especially in the final section (called the descending colon). It often has additional loops or twists. Your colon (large intestine) is a part of your ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists are studying treatments to reduce inflammation in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Tom Werner/Getty Images Inflammatory bowel disease is a term that includes Crohn ...

Large studies link high red and processed meat intake, low fiber diets, smoking, heavy alcohol use, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle with a higher risk of colorectal cancer. A diet that includes fiber ...