2. Eat a healthy diet – Eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while cutting back on red and processed meats can lower your risk of colorectal cancer. 3. Stay active – Regular exercise is ...

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This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek, 48, has put a fresh spotlight on colorectal cancer.

Rates of colorectal cancer have been rising in younger adults, with the issue gaining more attention since the recent death of 48-year-old "Dawson's Creek" actor James Van Der ...

Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic conditions, ...

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"It is clear that this can no longer be called an old person’s disease." ...

For the majority of patients with large or difficult to remove colorectal polyps (growths in the colon), the incidence of cancer is actually lower than previously thought, and using more advanced ...

The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly ...

It might be time to rethink that little pill in your medicine cabinet. A new study casts doubt on the idea that regularly ...

A healthy colon is important for your overall health. Colon polyps are often harmless, but they can be signs of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The fact that ...