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The video discusses recent health news, highlighting a CDC survey showing increased mask usage among Americans from April to June, despite a decline in handwashing. It also covers the US Preventive Services Task Force's new recommendation to start colon cancer screening at age 45, especially for black adults, due to rising cases in younger populations. Colon cancer remains a leading cause of cancer deaths, with many adults still unscreened. The video concludes with a summary of these health headlines.

Why was the recommended screening age for colon cancer lowered?

What is the significance of colon cancer in terms of its fatality ranking in the US?