Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Holtz wants people to talk about colon screenings and bowel movements without feeling ashamed. The Oak Ridge Associated ...

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The intestine is among the most regenerative tissues in the body; however, aging triggers various changes that collectively diminish its regenerative capacity. Consequently, the intestine becomes more ...

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Colon cancer can cause complications such as bowel obstruction or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Treatments for colon cancer, such as surgery or chemotherapy, can also cause complications. Colon ...

Colorectal surgeons are medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions relating to the colon and rectal areas. They are also known as proctologists, colon doctors, or colon ...