From a tiny sample of tissue no larger than a grain of sand, scientists have come within reach of a goal once thought ...

By mapping the subcellular architecture and protein interactions within cells, researchers can better understand how mutations contribute to pediatric cancers and other conditions.

Two New York City police officers are facing charges of forcible touching and burglary after prosecutors say they stole money from a Queens sex worker and groped her.

Two police officers have been indicted for allegedly turning a call about prostitution into an opportunity for one of them to ...

But as dermatologists advise, everyone should use a body moisturizer every day to maintain optimal skin health. That’s why, after interviewing four dermatologists, we tested 25 lotions from an ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and early detection really does save lives; getting screened means that the life ...

But when her health worsened a few months later, a colonoscopy revealed stage four colon cancer. Mariela, however, has remained healthy, though she did undergo a colonoscopy to remove polyps ...

For more than a century, scientists have known that nerve cells in the gut propel the colon to move, allowing the organ to perform ... The results also add to a growing body of research showing that ...

More people have colon cancer spread to their bones than in years past. This may be because colon cancer treatments have improved, which allows people to live longer, giving the cancer more time ...

An air contrast barium enema is a test for your colon. These days ... a specialized X-ray machine that shows video images of the body on a monitor. The X-ray technician will probably first ...

CNN: What is colorectal cancer? Dr. Leana Wen: Colorectal cancer refers to colon cancer, which starts in the colon, and rectal cancer, which starts in the rectum. Sometimes, people refer to ...

The majority of people come to the doctor when the disease has spread beyond the wall of the colon or rectum or to distant parts of the body, which decreasing the chance of being successfully cure ...