The particular bacterium, which appears to shield tumor cells from cancer-fighting drugs, was found in 50% of the tumors tested in the study, according to NBC News. The discovery, experts say, could ...

A newly discovered virus hiding inside common gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer, according to new research. Scientists in Denmark found that colorectal cancer patients were about twice ...

Scientists found lingering gut changes in people who’d had a precancerous polyp removed, with diet and lifestyle playing a ...

Rates of colorectal cancer are rising dramatically in younger adults in the United States, and experts think our gut health may be to blame. California researchers have identified a possible link ...

Emerging research suggests the state of the gut microbiome in early life is linked to colorectal cancer—and that both too much and too little bacteria can play a role. Colored transmission electron ...

Many different species of gut bacteria have been linked to human diseases, such as Bacteroides fragilis, a typical gut ...

A toxin secreted by cholera bacteria can inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer without causing any measurable damage to the body. This is shown by a new study by researchers at Umeå University, ...

A rise in missed symptoms, low fibre intake, ultra-processed foods and delayed screening may be contributing to the growing ...

Scientists say factors that shape the microbiome early in life — including diet, antibiotics, and breastfeeding — may influence cancer risk years later. Colorectal cancer diagnoses are rising among ...

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping and bloating.