I've talked about colons more than once in this column, but my focus is usually limited in scope. I zoom in on the little questions, like how many spaces to put after a colon and whether it should be ...

Taking antibiotics for an extended period in early to middle adulthood might increase your risk for precancerous growths in your colon, a large study suggests. Women who took antibiotics for two weeks ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests overuse of antibiotics may raise risk of colorectal cancer. Jamie Grill Atlas/Stocksy The use of antibiotics has increased dramatically in recent years. New ...

Another study has shown an association between antibiotic use and an increased risk for colon cancer. The latest data come from a Swedish population study. Investigators analyzed data from more than ...

Colorectal cancer, more commonly known as colon cancer, once thought to be mainly a disease of older adults, is now appearing ...

CHICAGOCHICAGO — Few people want to be wide awake during their colonoscopy exams, but new research suggests too many are getting extra sedation treatment, costing as much as $1 billion yearly in ...