The older I get, the more I realize that aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down; it just means I need to take greater care with my health. That’s why my husband and I are vigilant about routine ...

On behalf of the American Cancer Society, Illinois Division, I'm pleased to report that insurance coverage for colorectal cancer examinations is now the law in Illinois. The Society-sponsored ...

One large study found that more advanced cases of colorectal cancer had a higher likelihood of returning. For example, if participants had stage 3 colon cancer, almost 25 percent experienced a ...

Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It typically begins as a small growth of tissue called a polyp in the lining of the colon or rectum. While not all polyps become cancerous, ...

Rory Kennedy, 36, has no family history of cancer. He’s not overweight, and he has always maintained a healthy lifestyle — clean diet, regular exercise, no smoking or drinking. So when he was ...

We run for so many reasons, but a main one: It’s simply good for us. Running, and exercise in general, has been shown in study after study to protect against all kinds of chronic disease, including ...