Colon cancer is the third most prevalent form of cancer in the U.S., and its incidence is increasing among younger adults, particularly those younger than 50. While colon cancer screening has helped prevent and detect it before spreading, major advancements in treating colon cancer have been limited.

People who have three basic psychological needs met are more likely to have a healthy relationship with alcohol, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The work is published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.

Like their emotions and self-esteem, teenagers’ sense of purpose fluctuates day to day, and those who experience it steadily—not just intensely—may benefit most, new Cornell research finds. Studying the phenomenon in adolescents for the first time, the research adds to an emerging understanding that purpose is not a constant, have-it-or-you-don’t trait measurable at any one time, as implied by most research to date.

Research from The Australian National University (ANU) and The University of Sydney (USYD) reveals cervical cancer among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will not be eliminated without urgent and targeted action until 2047—12 years later than the federal government’s target of 2035.

You’re scheduled for surgery next week. You’ve likely looked up your surgeon’s credentials, years of experience, and perhaps even patient reviews. You want reassurance that your surgeon has steady hands, deep expertise, and a thorough command of the procedure. Technical skills feels like the thing that matters most.