colon cancer

Damage from gut bacteria may play a role in the rise in colon cancer in young adults

Scientists have a new clue in the mystery of why younger people are getting more colon cancer. It may have to do with a toxin produced by a common gut microbe.

Colon cancer survivors who exercise regularly live longer

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people in the U.S. New research shows regular exercise can help survivors live longer — in some cases even longer than people who didn't have cancer.

Eating yogurt regularly may reduce the risk of colon cancer, a study finds

Humans have been eating yogurt for millennia. Ancient texts reference its health-promoting properties. Now a new study finds yogurt may reduce the risk of certain types of colon cancer.