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I was 21 when I had my first colonoscopy. It was a wake-up call that I needed to change my lifestyle.

Thu, 10/24/2024 - 14:44

Patient sitting on a hospital bed. — The author (not pictured) had her first colonoscopy at age 21. The recommended age is 45.
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A cancer dietitian shares 3 lunches that could help prevent colon cancer, a condition on the rise in young people

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 05:55

Meredy Birdi (left) lentil soup (right) — Eating fiber is associated with a lower colon cancer risk.
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health, colon-cancer, colorectal-cancer, Cancer, Diet, nutrition

A new blood test can spot signs of colon cancer in your annual blood draw

Tue, 07/30/2024 - 16:00

A woman in medical scrubs preparing for a blood draw of a patient. — A blood test newly approved by the FDA could help screen patients for colon cancer at their routine medical appointments.
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Eating less bacon and other processed meat may reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, study shows

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 19:34

a close up of a grill with several strips of bacon, next to a plate of burgers — Cutting back on processed meat could reduce rates of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. As little as 10 slices of bacon per week could make a difference.
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