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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Q: A woman in our book club said she got a tattoo inside her intestines. Is this a real thing? A: The colon (large intestine) is about 5 feet long, and although it is mostly "anchored" to the back ...

Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...

Colorectal cancer is the top cancer killer of Americans under 50. We asked an expert how to prevent it, starting today.

Your belly hurts. The diarrhea keeps coming. And you certainly don’t feel like eating. These are telltale signs of colitis. But which kind? Colitis is a term used to describe inflammation in your ...

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