Many people worry that having thin or pencil-thin stools means they might have colon cancer. However, this is not the only cause of thin stools. Learn more about potential causes of thin stool and ...

The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 150,000 people will receive a colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2025, and factors like gender, age, and family health history can increase your risk ...

Anyone can occasionally have narrow stools. As long as bowel movements are otherwise normal, this usually isn't cause for concern. However, several possible causes of thin stools warrant attention.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While not the most common sign, narrow stools can be indicative of colorectal cancer. Tetra Images via Getty Images With more and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tetra Images via Getty Images With more and more young people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, it’s natural to be nervous ...

With more and more young people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, it’s natural to be nervous about the disease. Rates of colorectal cancer in people under 50 have been increasing since the 1990s ...