Colon cancer is no longer just a concern for older adults or men. With an increasing number of cases among younger women, ...

Brooks Bell and Sarah Beran were diagnosed with colon cancer in their 30s. Their doctors initially thought they hemorrhoids ...

Losing weight is often seen as a fast track to better health—but there’s a line between healthy habits and harmful extremes. While regular exercise and a nutritious diet can stave off an array of ...

In 2021, the recommended age for a colonoscopy for someone at average risk was lowered to 45 from 50, after data showed a 15% ...

Colon cancer has risen sharply among people under age 50. In fact, the American Cancer Society reports that in those under 55, colon cancer death rates have been increasing roughly 1 percent each year ...

Penn Medicine, Temple Health, and Jefferson Health are working together to address cancer disparities in Philadelphia in partnership with community-based organizations.