Colon Cancer Stories
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Why 10% Of Colon Cancers Go Unnoticed
A survey of 127,000 people have found that current screening guidelines may miss up to 10 percent of all colon cancers. -
7 Reasons to Avoid Red Meat
Is that hamburger really that bad for you? The following warnings have been issued, they amount to seven good reasons to avoid red meat, but in the end it’s up to you. -
5 Surprising Benefits of Common Prescription Drugs: "Side Effects" Cut Cancer Risk, Improve Creativity
Side effects of common prescription drugs are not necessarily negative, several studies suggest. Here are some examples of "bonus" effects. -
Did You Remember To Floss This Morning? Mouth Bacteria May Cause Colorectal Cancer
New research connects gum disease-causing mouth bacteria to tumor growth in the colon and reveals a possible drug candidate that may prevent some types of colorectal cancer. Stem cells may be key to understanding the origins of colon cancer and detecting relapse
Colorectal cancer cells trigger a set of genes similar to those found in intestinal stem cells, scientists at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) have found. Lack of sleep found to be a new risk factor for colon cancer
An inadequate amount of sleep has been associated with higher risks of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and death. Now colon cancer can be added to the list. -
Consistent exercise associated with lower risk of colon cancer death
Consistent exercise is associated with a lower risk of dying from colon cancer, according to a new study led by researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The study is among the first to show that physical activity can make the disease less deadly.
