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Colonoscopy is the most common, but there are other options, too
Have their eyes evaluated shortly after birth, before their first birthday, and at ages 3, 5 and beyond
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
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At-home screening options can be good detection tools, but a colonoscopy remains the gold standard
Annual screenings should start at 40 for most — but some should start younger
Why you need them and which ones you need
Regular screening is vital to understanding your heart risk
Early detection through screening can improve survival numbers
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