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Chronic inflammation from flare-ups can damage the lining of your intestinal wall, making your colon more vulnerable to cancer
Colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies are types of endoscopies, procedures that look at the health of your large intestine
A steady increase in cases in those younger than 50 started decades ago
If you’re at average risk, it’s recommended that you get your first colonoscopy at age 45
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It’s a slow-moving process that offers an opportunity for early detection and treatment
At-home screening options can be good detection tools, but a colonoscopy remains the gold standard
Medications, tubing and stress can steal away the ZZZs you need
The answer is yes — but there are things you can do to help boost your energy
Knowing your family history and getting a genetic test can help detect colorectal cancer earlier
Studies show the high health cost of spending hours in a chair
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