New data show increasing rates of colorectal cancer in adults under 50, with many cases diagnosed at advanced stages. Doctors say awareness and early action are critical.

ATLANTA, Georgia — After decades of steady decline, a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows colorectal ...

California researchers have identified a possible link between toxin in the gut and increase in cancer cases in people under ...

Early research also indicates there could be some differences in symptoms between men and women.

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and early detection saves lives. Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an ideal time for ...

Colorectal cancer rates are rising among young people in the U.S. One woman diagnosed at 32 shares the subtle early symptoms ...

Colorectal cancer is rising among Americans under 50, increasing 2.9% even as cases decline in older adults. The cancer begins as polyps in the colon or rectum and may cause symptoms like bowel ...

Experts break down the surprising new findings.

New data found that colorectal cancers are increasing in younger patients, even as they're decreasing in older people. Here's ...

The gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis has long presented researchers with a paradox. It has been associated with colorectal cancer, yet it also lives quite happily in most healthy people. A study by ...

New research links increased risk factors to alcohol consumption, ultra-processed foods and other disruptions to the gut microbiome. The Tampa Bay Times is hosting a free community conversation, in ...