1. Colonoscopy is still the undisputed king of colon cancer prevention. No, your “just do a stool test” doesn’t replace it. If you’re 45 , stop finding excuses. 2. Most chronic heartburn is NOT “just stress” or “something you have to live with”. Untreated GERD can turn into Barrett’s esophagus and cancer. Take it seriously. 3. IBS is a real diagnosis, but way too many people get labeled with it when something else is actually wrong. If your symptoms started after 50 or come with red flags, it’s