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March 2, 2026
Half of Colorectal Cancer Cases Now Occur in Those Under 65, Study Shows
It isn’t clear what’s driving the shift, but scientists suspect that environmental exposures may be partially to blame.
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February 26, 2026
Why Estrogen Patches For Menopause Are So Hard to Find
Changing attitudes around menopause treatment have driven up demand for hormone therapy.
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February 12, 2026
James Van Der Beek’s Death Underscores Early-Onset Colorectal Cancers
The actor James Van Der Beek, who died on Wednesday at 48, was among a growing number of adults under 50 diagnosed with the disease.
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January 27, 2026
These Foods Might Lower Cancer Risk
Decades of research suggests that your diet can influence the risk of various cancers. Here’s what we know.
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January 21, 2026
Heart Disease and Stroke Still Leading Causes of Death in U.S.
Deaths from both causes are down, but they still eclipse all other causes, according to new statistics.
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January 16, 2026
What Is ‘Metabolic Health,’ and Why Does It Matter?
The definition is tricky, but the effects of poor metabolic health are clear — and can wreak havoc on the body.
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