A new study has linked certain types of gut bacteria to the development of precancerous colon polyps. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham has linked certain types of gut bacteria to ...

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, MCP Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chief, Division of Internal Medicine, Department ...

Flinders University and Flinders Medical Center researchers have found a critical link between having two types of polyps, common growths found in the bowel, and an increased risk of developing cancer ...

Undergoing cancer treatment at a younger age can put the survivors at risk of developing numerous gastrointestinal polyps, even if they do not have hereditary susceptibility to polyposis. The acquired ...

After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it’s a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you. But when the report arrives with the words “colon polyps,” some ...

Most people need to get a colonoscopy every 10 years, starting at age 45. Everyone who gets a colonoscopy also gets a report. If there were no polyps, your report will state normal or negative. This ...

Most colorectal polyps are benign. However, large polyps can cause constipation and other symptoms and are more likely to be cancerous. Colorectal polyps are small growths that form on the lining of ...

Nasal polyps are noncancerous soft tissue growths that form in your nasal passages and sinuses. They’re often a result of inflammation from sinusitis, allergens, or other issues. Experts don’t know ...

Nasal polyps are painless, teardrop-shaped growths that form in your nose or sinuses. They’re most common where the sinuses near your eyes and cheekbones drain into your nose. Nasal polyps are not ...

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham has linked certain types of gut bacteria to the development of precancerous colon polyps. Their results are published in Cell Host & Microbe.