Opinion

I got a colonoscopy

A story published in Scientific American reports that while the death rates of most cancers have decreased in Americans under 50, the rates of colon and rectum cancers have risen. Colorectal cancer is ...
On the wish list of birthday presents many of us may compile, a colonoscopy would likely not be near the top. But for Gustavo Arellano's 47th birthday, that’s exactly what he got himself.
Learn from my mistakes: colonoscopy prep tips including what NOT to drink, when to schedule, and why screening before 45 ...
The death of James Van Der Beek has renewed attention on colorectal cancer. Learn what it is, common symptoms to watch for, recommended screening guidelines and prevention strategies to catch the ...
Eric Ulrich says he was ready to take a leap of faith after three years facing unresolved bribery charges. “Dealing with the ...
James Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2023. He hoped more young people would get screened.
Kirsten Scheller had a very common colon cancer symptom at 19 and saw multiple doctors. She wasn't diagnosed until she was 22 ...
Beacon Promotions Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of several repackaged M&M’s products. After the company set the process in motion on Jan. 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
A Class II recall has been issued for some M&M's candies in 20 states due to undeclared allergens. Affected products include specific lots of 1.3-ounce packs of Peanut M&M’s and classic M&M’s. The ...
Valentine’s Day is just a week away, and is one of the most popular holidays for consuming chocolates. But according to two notices from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), buyers of some ...
DEAR ERIC: For the past 10 years, a core group in our Homeowners’ Association (HOA) has been very close. We get together on weekends, have meals together, attend HOA events and even go on vacations ...
Lisa Rinna’s model daughter, Amelia Gray Hamlin, pulled back the curtain on which cosmetic procedures she’s had — and hasn’t had done — in a candid new interview. “I’ve always had these lips,” Hamlin, ...