Colon cancer is curable when caught early, but some insurers are either refusing to cover or significantly delaying approval for colonoscopies.
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The diet was shown to accelerate onset of a severe wasting disease.
Middle age means staying a step ahead on both the medical and financial fronts.
Don’t be confused by recent media reports – colonoscopies are still the best way to detect and prevent colon cancer.
Overcoming the access barriers and biases that underrepresented and underserved communities face could not only improve research participation but also improve care.
Eating less meat was also linked with a lower risk of colorectal, breast, and prostate cancer.
Sixty percent of the Standard American Diet consists of ultra-processed food, which isn’t great for colon health. Researchers are looking into whether artificial food colors play a role.
Screening for colorectal cancer should begin at 45, not 50. A colorectal cancer expert explains how that could save lives, and why the age was lowered.
A really important symptom to look out for is new rectal bleeding when you pass a bowel movement. But anyone can buy a home testing kit if they’re concerned.
Chadwick Boseman’s death at age 43 is emblematic of two disturbing health trends.
Cancer mortality has dropped in the US, due largely to lower smoking rates, as well as early detection and better treatments. These advances often do not extend to people in developing nations.
Colorectal cancer rates among older adults have been declining, but diagnoses in adults younger than 50 have increased. As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month winds down, a researcher offers insight.
Nitrate in drinking water has been linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer. That could have implications for some parts of New Zealand where nitrate levels are high.
Taxing a food product like meat, which has been entrenched in our culture for so long, is silly. We should let the market evolve and allow consumers to make their own choices.
I recently had a colonoscopy, an invasive medical procedure to examine the bowel, and was hugely relieved to get the all-clear. I posted a description of my experience to my friends on Facebook and got…
Consuming a lot of high-energy junk foods and fizzy drinks is associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer, according to new research published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention. The new…
Eating a high fibre diet is associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new study published on bmj.com…
The effects of fruit and vegetable consumption on colorectal cancer (CRC) appear to differ by site of origin, according to…
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