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Researchers analyze trends in colorectal cancer mortality among adults aged 25-49 years in a study spanning about three decades.

The U.S. saw roughly 3.07 million deaths in 2024, with a notable 3.8% drop in the overall age-adjusted death rate compared to 2023. Mortality fell across most age, sex, and racial/ethnic groups, ...

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Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, director of ODH, emphasizes the importance of screenings, noting that there are approximately 5,500 new ...

Not all pounds you gain carry the same weight. Being overweight can lead to a host of health problems, like chronic diseases ...