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Why the Recommended Age for Routine Colorectal Cancer Screenings Was Recently Lowered to Age 45

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In 2020, it’s estimated that doctors will diagnose more than 100,000 new cases of colon cancer. When detected and treated in the early stages before it has spread, colon cancer has a 90% survival rate. In the past it was recommended that you start screening for colon cancer at age 50. However, …

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When to See a Doctor About Constipation

Constipation can strike for many reasons, from temporary dehydration to stress. But if ongoing problems with constipation are causing physical discomfort and stress, there could be an underlying issue. Recognizing constipation Constipation itself isn’t a medical condition — it describes a symptom of another problem. When referring to constipation, it’s defined as trouble passing stool …

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