Any new changes in bowel movements that last longer than a week are cause for concern, says Dr. May. These can include diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency and shape of the stool.

The following is a summary of "Best anthropometric indices to predict colon cancer," published in the April 2025 issue of the BMC Gastroenterology by Wang et al. Colon cancer remains a leading cause ...

The machine makes 3D scans of the colon that were previously impossible, using its mussel shell-like shape to roll through the digestive system when guided by a magnet outside the body.