A new study underlines the importance of healthy lifestyle choices for colorectal cancer prevention — especially if you’re ...

Scientists say factors that shape the microbiome early in life — including diet, antibiotics, and breastfeeding — may influence cancer risk years later.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fiber reduces prolonged exposure to potential cancer-causing compounds in the colon. A high-fiber diet also supports a healthy gut ...

About 1 in 23 males and 1 in 25 females in the United States will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime, making it a cancer worth taking seriously—even if it’s not always easy to talk about.

It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger ...

Adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet — which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, nuts, and low-fat dairy — was associated with a 19% reduced ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fiber is crucial for reducing colorectal cancer risk by keeping the digestive tract moving. Short-chain fatty acids from fiber ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the US — nearly 53,000 Americans are expected to die of it this year. Experts say you can reduce your risk of developing this “silent killer” ...

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NEW YORK (WABC) -- There is good news for people who love diet soda. A study finds that drinking artificially sweetened soft drinks may lower the risk of colon cancer recurrence and cancer death.

Colorectal cancer risk factors include modifiable factors like diet, weight, smoking, and alcohol use, as well as non-modifiable factors like age, ethnicity, sex, and family history. To help lower ...

I received a notice from my health system that I’m due for a colorectal cancer screening. I’m 45. Do I really need to have this done now? ANSWER: It’s easy to be confused or overwhelmed by screening ...