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 ...

Q: I had a polyp removed at my last colonoscopy. Does this mean I will get colon cancer? A: Colon polyps are abnormal growths that develop in the lining of the colon (large intestine). They are ...

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Women under 50 who eat many ultra-processed foods face up to a 45% higher risk of precancerous colon growths. The Mass General Brigham study linked heavy consumption of these foods to early-onset ...

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 ...

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.