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A chart shows the most common symptoms of colon cancer in people under 50, as cases in younger people rise
Colon cancer is affecting more younger adults, but it's easy to dismiss symptoms when they have sim…
Kim Schewitz
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Colon cancer cases have more than doubled in young people since 1999, new research shows
New research reveals a sharp rise in cases of colon cancer in Americans under age 45.
Gabby Landsverk
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3 high-fiber dinner recipes to help prevent colon cancer — which is rising in young people — from a cancer dietitian
Eating fiber-filled whole grains can help reduce the risk of colon cancer. A cancer dietitian share…
Kim Schewitz
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Eating less bacon and other processed meat may reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, study shows
Cutting out as few as 10 slices of bacon per week could help prevent thousands of cases of cancer, …
Gabby Landsverk
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Colon cancer rates are rising in young people. If you have two symptoms you should get a colonoscopy, a GI oncologist says.
Cases of colon cancer have risen in younger people by 2% a year since 2011. Knowing the signs and s…
Kim Schewitz
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3 high-fiber breakfasts to help prevent colon cancer — which is killing more young people — from a cancer dietitian
High-fiber breakfasts such as berry and nut oatmeal could help prevent colon cancer, according to a…
Kim Schewitz
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A busy colon-cancer doctor shares 3 simple things he does to prevent the disease that's killing more young people
Lifestyle choices can help prevent colon cancer. Oncologist Dr. Michael Shusterman shared three thi…
Kim Schewitz
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Colon cancer is killing more younger people than ever. A cancer expert shares 4 easy ways to lower your risk.
With more people under 50 dying from colon cancer, an expert shares how to reduce the risk of devel…
Serafina Kenny
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When my dad died of colon cancer at 57, I decided to change my life. I went vegan and became a distance runner.
My dad died from colon cancer at 57 and I decided to change my life. I changed my diet, eventually …
Melissa Noble
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A 34-year-old who worked out regularly and ate healthily noticed blood in his poop. He had stage 3 colon cancer.
Colon cancer cases in young adults are rising. Josh Herting, 34, shared his story so people know th…
Kim Schewitz
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A doctor says our gut microbiome affects our hormones. He shared 3 things he avoids to stay healthy.
In his latest book Dr. Max Nieuwdorp, an endocrinologist and researcher, highlights yet another ben…
Kim Schewitz
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A 27-year-old thought he was losing weight and ached because of his new CrossFit regime. He had colon cancer.
JJ Singleton thought was losing weight because of his new diet and exercise regime. He had stage tw…
Serafina Kenny
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Medications like Ozempic may help reduce the risk of colon cancer in people with diabetes, new research suggests
GLP-1 medications, which include popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss like Ozempic and Wegovy…
Gabby Landsverk
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Charts show a sharp rise in the rate of young adults getting cancer before age 50
The rate of young adults being diagnosed with cancer is rising sharply, particularly in high-income…
Mia de Graaf,Madison Hoff
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A cancer researcher shares 2 supplements she takes for healthy aging — and how to decide if they work for you
Vitamin D and calcium supplements appear to lower cancer risk. While the combo may also lead to mor…
Hilary Brueck
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A 45-year-old put off getting his stomach pain checked out. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Jason Maman was diagnosed with colorectal cancer after ignoring his symptoms for a year. He's part …
Kim Schewitz
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A top nutrition scientist eats 30 plants a week for gut health. His 'diversity jar' makes it easy.
Dr. Tim Spector, an epidemiologist and nutrition expert, shared his easy way to add plants to your …
Serafina Kenny
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A gastroenterologist has 3 tips to eat more fiber without getting bloating or constipation
Experts recommend eating more fiber to support gut health, but if you eat more than you're used to,…
Kim Schewitz
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More young people are dying of colorectal cancer. Three lifestyle factors could be partly to blame, scientists say.
While colon-cancer-death rates are falling overall, experts are worried about more people under 50 …
Kim Schewitz
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Cardio workouts may protect men from deadly cancers of the lung, colon, and prostate
New research found that a higher VO2 max, a measure of cardio fitness, may protect men from the mos…