For decades, colon cancer was largely seen as a disease of older adults. Doctors usually began screening after the age of 50. That assumption is slowly changing. Hospitals across the world are ...

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Most people dismiss stomach troubles as minor problems. A little bloating after a meal, occasional acidity, or a day of constipation rarely feels alarming. The common response is to ignore it, drink a ...

When people talk about pelvic floor health, the conversation often focuses on strengthening these muscles. Kegels, resistance, and “toning” tend to dominate wellness advice. But what many women don’t ...

From food to movement, your everyday routine may be more protective against colorectal cancer than you think. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelly Plowe, M.S., RD Your daily habits (diet and exercise) offer a ...

I was halfway across the Queensboro Bridge when a not-so-unfamiliar feeling hit me: I had to take a shit. I was 1.5 miles into my run, and I had emptied the tank just before I left my apartment. As I ...

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Colon cancer in people under 50 years of age is on the rise. According to a new study published in January by the Journal of American Medical ...

Colorectal cancer rates are rising among young people in the U.S. One woman diagnosed at 32 shares the subtle early symptoms ...