COLON CANCER

A new study shows that people of Generation X, those born between 1965 and 1980, are being diagnosed with cancer more than their parents and grandparents. Rising cancer rates in Gen X show the urgent need for public health strategies to encourage he...

Diet may be pivotal factor behind rising colorectal cancer among young adults. Researchers at Ohio State University have pointed out at "Western diet".

Dr Ashish Gupta, leading the Cancer Mukt Bharat Campaign, highlighted the rise in cancer cases among under-40s and the importance of early screening. The study found late cancer detection due to low screening adoption.

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can lead to concerns about the cancer returning. Cancer recurrence, when the same type of cancer reappears after a period of remission, can occur due to dormant cancer cells. Risk factors for recurrence and developing se...

Plant based food is found to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular challenges and other health issues. Recent research has supported a vegetarian diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Vitamin D is crucial in many ways including prevention of dementia and colon cancer. Taking supplements is critical for some individuals in certain age groups.

A recent study has found a potential link between male infertility and an increased risk of certain cancers in their families. The research, conducted using the Utah Population Database, indicates that families of men with infertility may have a hig...

The study, which is the fourth edition of its flagship Health of Nation Report, highlighted the fastest rise in cancer cases and also the average age of incidence has also gotten significantly younger in India.

World Cancer Day 2024: This day is dedicated to raising awareness about cancer, promoting prevention measures, and emphasising the significance of early detection. The current theme, "Close the Care Gap: Everyone Deserves Access To Cancer Care," und...

​Prebiotics aren't actively digested and absorbed, rather they are selectively used to promote the growth of a beneficial species of microbes in our gut

​“I have been dealing with some health issues this year that have made my quality of life on the road and off pretty brutal lately,” he wrote. “Even though my prognosis isn’t what I would have hoped for, it is a huge relief to have some answers and ...

A fly lodged in the colon of a man has baffled the doctors who are yet to find out as to how the bug entered into the patient’s body. The perfectly preserved fly was discovered during a colonoscopy procedure.

​Scientists have a good idea of what foods you should avoid to reduce your risk of cancer, such as red and processed meats, "fast" or processed foods, alcohol and sugary drinks.

According to the Mayo Clinic, colon or bowel cancer refers to the growth of malignant cells in the colon or the large intestine.

Researchers from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center have discovered new genes that increase the risk of colon and rectal cancer. The researchers identified two previously unreported genes, TRPSI and METRNL, that have an oncogenic role in cancer develop...

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is characterized by the development of small polyps inside the colon, which can gradually transform into cancerous cells. It ranks as the third most prevalent cancer worldwide. The World Health Organiza...

Constant burping can be a nuisance, but they can also be your body's way of telling you that all is not well.

Want to avoid colon cancer? Watch what you eat.

The football star was reported to have full control of his vital functions.