New research shows that maintaining a healthy weight throughout your life can shield you from colon cancer. Scientists say the longer a person stays overweight, the more likely they are to develop the disease.
The general guidelines for colorectal cancer screenings have long called for regular check-ups beginning at age 50, but as colorectal cancer rates rise among young people, health experts are now urging Americans to begin regular screenings at age 45.
A new study from researchers in the Netherlands suggests that regularly drinking coffee could significantly improve your odds of recovery and prevent future tumors.