Most people know that losing weight has numerous benefits, but making major lifestyle changes can be extremely difficult. For example, obese people are often at risk for injuries when they start a new exercise routine, which can set them back or ultimately cause them to give up on it. As a result, more and more people have been turning to weight loss medications for help.

In the last couple of years, a new class of weight-loss...

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the colon or the rectum. It is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S.

Here, I’ll discuss what makes you more likely to develop colorectal cancer and what you can do to lower your risk.

Several things can increase your chances of getting colorectal cancer. These risk factors include:

Most people diagnosed...