This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek, 48, has put a fresh spotlight on colorectal cancer.

Because colorectal cancer is on the rise in people younger than 50, major medical associations, including the ACS and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, have updated their guidelines to ...

Black men had the lowest life expectancy of any major demographic group at 72 years, more than nine years lower than men of other racial groups.

A new Boston Public Health Commission report found Black women in Boston die at 80, on average, six years earlier than other women. Black men average nine fewer years of life than others, living to 72 ...

Free take-home screening tests for colon cancer will be distributed at several upcoming drive-thru events in Springfield, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Taylorville and Decatur, sponsored by the Regional ...

Heart disease, colorectal cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases are leading causes of death in the U.S. and ...

Calhoun County’s health profile reflects many of Alabama’s most persistent challenges: shorter life expectancy, widespread chronic disease and uneven access to preventive care. Data from the Centers ...

A large German cohort study finds that adherence to key lifestyle recommendations is associated with up to 32% lower mortality rate among long-term cancer survivors.

The city says it will devote $2 million to improve health outcomes, including for Black men in particular, who have Boston’s lowest life expectancy.

During a meeting of a legislative committee focused on rural health, Sen. Jeff Magrum falsely asserted that the screenings, along with vaccines, contribute to rises in cancer and other diseases.

Illinois Department of Corrections confirmed Sean Grayson is in their custody but declined to disclose his whereabouts, citing security reasons.

The former deputy convicted in the killing of Sonya Massey has begun serving his prison sentence, but Illinois officials won't say where.