In Black adults, computed tomography colonography (CTC) is cost-effective for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in Cancer Medicine.
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UCLA research finds that fewer than one in four eligible younger adults completed colorectal cancer screenings after the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the recommended screening age to 45 from ...
Nov 19, 2025
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Tens of millions of middle-aged and older Americans haven't gotten their recommended checks for early signs of potential colon cancer, either through the "gold standard" of colonoscopy or a non-invasive test.
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is considered one of the most effective and successful tools to protect public health: Screening has been found to significantly reduce the incidence of CRC through the removal of precancerous ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for males and females. Screening for colorectal cancer is an effective strategy to reduce morbidity and mortality. The evidence-based guidance statement ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Lung cancer screening might be the best-kept secret in health care today. Only about 16% of those who are eligible in the U.S. get screened for lung cancer, but a study appearing in NEJM Catalyst provides a roadmap for how ...
Oct 15, 2025
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Adults under 50 undergoing colonoscopy were found to have a dramatically higher risk of having colorectal cancer when the procedure was done for rectal bleeding. Researchers found that rectal bleeding increased the odds of ...
Oct 3, 2025
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If you adopt a healthier lifestyle after bowel screening, it can lower your risk of both bowel cancer and other chronic diseases, a new study shows.
Oct 2, 2025
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In a recent cross-sectional study, researchers from Pennington Biomedical Research Center found that severe obesity is associated with a lower rate of cancer screenings. In their paper published in JAMA Network Open, "Obesity ...
Sep 22, 2025
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Many of us are guilty of scrolling our smartphones on the toilet. But a new study from the United States, published today, has found this habit may increase your risk of developing hemorrhoids by up to 46%.
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