In recent years, colon cleansing supplements have grown in popularity. These types of cleanse products promise a range of health benefits, from weight loss to feeling more energized. Colon cleansing ...

Social media is rife with content promoting colon cleansing as a way to shed toxins and fix everything from chronic fatigue and overweight to weak immunity and skin problems. Even doctors who aren’t ...

Colon cancer rates are on the rise among young people. Experts say that diet plays a crucial part in colon health—both in the short- and long-term. You don’t need to “detox” your colon, but certain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Metformin is listed as one of the World Health Organization's "essential" medicines. The cheap, generic drug is seen as a global ...

Dear Pharmacist, I had to get a colonoscopy last month, and fortunately, everything is OK. My doctor recommended a stool softener and laxative. What else do you suggest for colon health? — P.C., Ocala ...

A 22-year-old student ended up in the emergency room after drinking nearly two liters of psyllium fiber supplement in an attempt to “cleanse” his colon. Instead of helping digestion, the fiber formed ...

Metformin is listed as one of the World Health Organization's "essential" medicines. The cheap, generic drug is seen as a global go-to for diabetes treatment.Francis Dean/Deanpictures/Getty A cheap, ...

Metformin is the most widely prescribed diabetes drug in the world. Scientists believe the drug has some colon-cancer prevention benefits. New research provides hints about its use as a supplemental ...