According to a 2025 survey conducted by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, only 51% of U.S. adults 21 and older say they have had ...

Colon cancer is rising in people under 50, and poor gut health could be part of the problem. Dr. Neelendu Dey studies whether gut microbes can be harnessed to prevent and treat colon cancer. To reduce ...

It may not be possible to completely prevent cancer. However, a person can take steps to help reduce their risk of developing cancer. Speak with a doctor for advice on whether they recommend regular ...

Colorectal cancer is rising in the under-50s. While experts don’t yet know exactly why, some theorise lifestyle factors including obesity, physical inactivity, changes in diet, with an increased focus ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers in the United States, but each year it claims more than 50,000 lives – in part because early symptoms can be mild and easily missed. “Colon cancer ...

HPV OR HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS IS A COMMON ONE. EIGHT OUT OF TEN PEOPLE WILL GET IT AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIVES. AND WHILE THERE ISN’T TREATMENT, THERE IS A VACCINE THAT CAN HELP PREVENT HPV. BUT ...

Yet another reason to stick to a structured exercise routine. Ask just about any doctor how to improve your health, and the answer’s the same: exercise. Whether it’s lifting weights or logging miles, ...

More people under the age of 50 are getting colon cancer — but it's unclear why. A doctor who researches the link between the disease and our gut microbes has a theory. "I don't want to give the ...

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