Younger colorectal cancer patients have abnormally stiff colon tissue that promotes tumor growth, pointing to biomechanical forces as a key factor in early-onset disease.

A redundant colon is longer than a typical colon, especially in the final section (called the descending colon). It often has additional loops or twists. Your colon (large intestine) is a part of your ...

In a new study, researchers have compared diseased colon with healthy tissue to better understand how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancers, at a ...

A redundant or tortuous colon is an abnormally long colon that cannot fit inside the body without looping or twisting. There is no obvious cause, but it can lead to complications and gastrointestinal ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists are studying treatments to reduce inflammation in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Tom Werner/Getty Images Inflammatory bowel disease is a term that includes Crohn ...