Woods died in January at the age of 52 after a nearly two-year battle with colon cancer. Less than two months later, the Cougars dedicated this season to their team mom ...

Kathy O’Connell cannot believe what she is hearing right now. This kid, Ryder, from West Grove, is telling her all about his family trip to Mexico, and she is hanging onto his every word. “I went down ...

John Galvin knows he needs a colonoscopy. But he’s waiting to schedule the procedure until December, when he turns 65 and ...

California and Florida led the nation in top-rated ASCs for colonoscopy and endoscopy, according to U.S. News’ “2026 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” published March 17. The 2026 U.S. News ratings for ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is now the leading cause of cancer death in adults under 50 and the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., highlighting the importance of routine screenings. Adults ...

As colorectal cancer surges in the US, top doctors have revealed the top reasons to ask for an early colonoscopy. Despite colorectal cancer (CRC) decreasing in older people, a recent report from the ...

8News got a visit from two special guests with Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to get a sneak peek of their herbalism class.

Dr Pasricha is sparking a conversation about bathroom habits, saying toilet paper isn't enough – here is what can 'clean your bum in a way toilet paper can't'.

Who said lessons are only taught in the classroom? 8News’ Remarkable Woman Ellen Luckey is getting Central Virginia students ...

February is Black History Month, a 52-year-old tradition in the U.S. dedicated to celebrating the achievements, culture and history of Black people. And what better way to tell a story than through a ...

Medicare generally covers an endoscopy when a healthcare professional deems it medically necessary to help diagnose or treat various health conditions. After meeting the annual deductible, Medicare ...

Every year, thousands of people dismiss symptoms such as rectal bleeding or a change in bowel habits, chalking it up to ...