New research from Duke University highlights the role of neuropods, specialized sensory cells in the colon that act like taste buds for the gut. Neuropods “sample” nutrients like sugars and bacterial ...

Colon cancer has a way of sneaking up on people. That’s why it’s often called a “silent killer.” You don’t always feel sick at first. There may be no sharp pain, no obvious warning signs, and nothing ...

Imagine checking for colon cancer with nothing more invasive than a routine blood draw -- no bowel prep, no sedation and no awkward stool kit to mail. A new blood test called SHIELD is now available ...