Colon Cancer is on the Rise in Young Adults. What You Need to Know.

HealthDay talks with Dr. Jennifer Davids, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Boston Medical Center.

Frequent Exercise May Help Colon Cancer Patients Live Longer

In a new study, colon cancer survivors who were very physically active lived as long, if not longer, than people in the general population.

Are Americans Still Testing for COVID? A New HealthDay/Harris Poll and Reaction from Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Traditional Colonoscopy Better Than New Blood Tests at Detecting Colon Cancer

A new study finds colonoscopies are better than newly available blood tests at detecting early colon cancer and precancerous polyps.A new study finds colonoscopies are better than newly available blood tests at detecting early colon cancer and precancerous polyps.

Cancer Rates Rising in Gen Xers and Millennials. The Question Is Why?

Researchers analyzed cancer incidence and mortality rates across generations and found a significant increase in many types of cancer among Generation X and millennials.

Cutting Meat Consumption Could Lower Diabetes Rate in US

A new study finds eating less meat – both processed and unprocessed -- could significantly lower diabetes, heart disease and colon cancer rates in the US.