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During the 2026 Winter Olympics, athletes will leap off ramps, slide across ice and spin through the air. These performances ...

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In the early stages, many people with colon cancer don’t feel sick at all. That’s why regular screening is important. Doctors recommend that people over 45, or those with a family history of colon ...