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For years, James Van Der Beek was invested in optimizing his health. “I was doing everything,” Van Der Beek, 48, told Business Insider. “I was doing sauna, cold plunge, weightlifting, Pilates. I would dance and also do football training.” The “Dawson’s Creek” actor balanced strength training with cardio and ate mostly organic food, “doing all the biohacking things” to stay …

A Pennsylvania woman was diagnosed with deadly cancer after being dismissed by doctors. Rylie Toomey, 27, was in the midst of planning her wedding and training for a half marathon when she was struck with unbearable abdominal pain in October 2024. She rushed to the hospital, where doctors performed a CT scan and insisted she was just constipated before sending …

Eating broccoli, dairy and walnuts weekly may significantly lower colon cancer risk. Pulses, pistachios and watermelon support gut health and reduce inflammation linked to cancer. Combining a fiber-rich diet with exercise, hydration and limiting ultra-processed meats supports colon health. Colon cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, but fortunately, it’s also one of the most preventable. Research …

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is increasingly common, especially among younger adults. In recent years, doctors have witnessed a disturbing trend linked with colon cancer, which traditionally is viewed as a disease of older adults, but is increasingly striking people under 50.Colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, is a type of cancer that develops in the tissues …

Gut-healthy snacks like yogurt, citrus and nuts may help lower your risk of colon cancer. Gastroenterologist-approved foods like apples, watermelon and guacamole support digestion. A healthy diet can’t replace medical care, but it plays a key role in lowering chronic disease risk. Colon cancer rates are on the rise, especially for young adults, so it’s more important than ever to …

Colorectal cancer is no small deal, it’s the third most common cancer worldwide and the second biggest cause of cancer-related deaths. What’s even more alarming? Cases in people under 50 have been on the rise for at least the past 20 years, maybe even 30. That steady climb has experts seriously concerned. According to the latest numbers from IARC, around …

More people under the age of 50 are getting colon cancer — but it’s unclear why. A doctor who researches the link between the disease and our gut microbes has a theory. “I don’t want to give the message that microbes are the entire thing. But we know that there are significant correlations between how much we have of various …

Alarmingly, colon cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, with millennials facing double the risk compared to those born in 1950. Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab highlights rectal bleeding, unexplained abdominal pain, persistent fatigue, and changes in bowel habits as critical warning signs. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment. Colon cancer, which was common in older adults, is, however, increasingly being …