A leading oncologist proposes classifying metastatic cancer by molecular alterations rather than organ origin, arguing that the shift could accelerate drug access.

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An oncologist explains the situations when doctors recommend getting screened for colorectal cancer before age 45.

It isn’t clear what’s driving the shift, but scientists suspect that environmental exposures may be partially to blame.

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Diverticulosis is a common condition among older adults. Eating high-fiber foods can help lower the risk of diverticulitis.

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Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...