Colon cancer
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Pre-existing sleep disturbances linked to higher COVID mortality rates — and more health headlines Canadians should know this week
From sleep apnea to tanning pills, these are some of the biggest health stories of the week.
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Gastrointestinal cancers: What symptoms you should look out for as colon cancer rates rise in young Canadians
Colon cancer rates are rising in young Canadians. Here's what to know about risks for different abdominal cancers, especially in light of Kate Middleton's diagnosis.
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Should Ontario's legal drinking age be higher than 19? Ford disagrees, despite alcohol's link to cancer: What to know
Premier Doug Ford disagreed with Dr. Kieran Moore's recommendations, noting he wants to treat people "like adults" in Ontario.
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Ontario rapper continues push to lower colorectal screening in Canada: 'One person dying from it is enough'
A petition to lower the colorectal cancer screening age in Canada has been signed by more than 30,000 people.
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Colon cancer is killing young people more than ever: What to know about the first signs of the disease
Colorectal cancer cases have been rising in the past 20 years, and it's now a major killer in women.
7 min read - HealthYahoo Canada Style
Colorectal cancer is the 2nd deadliest cancer in Canada. Symptoms, screening and everything else you need to know
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is March, and a Canadian non-profit is urging people to get screened.
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Raven-Symoné's 31-year-old brother dies of colon cancer — why young people are now more at risk in Canada
Alarming new studies suggest colorectal cancer rates are rising in young people. Should you be screened early?
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