Researchers have analyzed data from the U.S. National Cancer Institute from 1975 through 2010. They have found that colon cancer rates in Americans have overall dropped by 1 percent each year during that time frame. This is finding is positive, but they have findings that are not as positive. Their research of this data also…
Study Suggests Laxative Type May Play Role in Developing Colon Cancer
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Colon Cancer
About 20 percent of Americans use laxatives. A new study conducted at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center suggests that they type of laxative that you use may be a factor in your chances of getting colon cancer. Their research suggests that fiver-based laxatives are associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer. Non-fiber laxatives…
1. Exercise May Create a Range of Gut Microbes and Improved Immune System
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Health Living
A recent study conducted by British researchers shows that exercise can increase the diversity of bacteria found in the gut which could possibly improve the immune system and increase long-term health. The study, which was published in the June 9th issue of the journal Gut, as showed that high levels of dietary protein could have…
New At-Home Stool Test Aims to Detect Colon Cancer
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Colon Cancer
A new at-home colon cancer test, called Cologuard, tests for DNA mutations in stool. Cologuard looks at blood and DNA of cells that are found in the stool. In the blood and DNA cells they look for mutations that have been linked to colorectal cancer. This test is more accurate than the current stool test…
Study on Mice Tests Botox Treatment on Stomach Cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute, 11,000 people in the United States will die this year from stomach cancer. Stomach cancer is also known as gastric cancer. It can be very difficult to treat because it is usually “silent” which means that is usually isn’t diagnosed until it is so advanced that patients need extensive…