A new study shows that taller people are more likely to have colorectal cancer compared to shorter individuals. Click to find out how the particular cancer and height is correlated.
Clair Gunn, 39, sought medical care after receiving a misdiagnosis for three years. She was initially told she had irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, but according to her most recent diagnosis, she has a terminal illness — colon cancer.
A recent study suggests a specific health screening for people 45 years of age and up. This medical examination is the best key to combat one of the deadliest cancer in history.
Non-genetic factors, such as increase red meat intake, low educational attainment, and heavier alcohol use are linked to the increase in colorectal cancer in people younger than 50.
A test using AI to measure proteins that exist in some patients suffering from advanced bowel cancer also known as colorectal cancer could be a potential for a more aimed treatment.
A new study establishes the link between smoking and reduced use of cancer screening services among women, as well as advanced diseases after a cancer diagnosis.
Because of the various reactions from netizens, the WHO issued a clarification statement regarding its previous report on the causal relationship of processed meat and cancer.
Physicians have known for quite some time how great Vitamin D is for humans. It can be essential in preventative measures from many diseases and it has proven help people prevent many other major health risks and ailments too. But now, a new report suggests that it may aid us in the fight against colorectal cancer, as well.
In the past, red meat consumption has been linked with many diseases, such as colorectal and breast cancers amongst many other. And while it has been strongly associated with higher risk of cancer in humans, as opposed to other animals, the mechanism for the meats' health risk have not been determined. But a recent study published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences may have just discovered the science behind its carcinogenic effect, particularly in humans.