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Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is hosting events throughout March, Colon Cancer Awareness Month, to educate the community about the importance of screenings.

One in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, mostly in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, a new poll shows.

Poll reveals one-fourth of older adults take aspirin thrice weekly for heart attack and stroke prevention.

The American Cancer Society estimates that about 106,590 new cases of colon cancer in the United States will present themselves this year, with about 46,220 new

The American Cancer Society estimates that about 106,590 new cases of colon cancer in the United States will present themselves this year, with about 46,220 new

Inova announced late last week that it is one of three Virginia health systems together which will serve as one of eight groups in the U.S. to conduct groundbreaking research

Although often well-intentioned, offering free or discounted items or services to patients (e.g., gifts, rewards, writing off copays, free screening exams, free supplies, etc.) may...

President Joe Biden is fit for duty, his doctor reported Wednesday following the president’s annual physical, in what is expected to be the last update on Biden’s health before November’s election.

Early detection is key. Statistics about colon cancer show 15 percent of new cases involve people between the ages of 45 and 54.

The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening asymptomatic pregnant adolescents and adults for ID and IDA.