Oncology & Cancer
What to know about colon cancer
Colon cancer screening myths and facts.
Aug 26, 2025
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Colon Cancer
Oncology & Cancer
Broccoli can have a protective effect against colon cancer, study reveals
The broccoli and Brussels sprouts that often get pushed to the edge of the plate might aid in reducing the risk of colon cancer.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bacteria in the digestive system may work to maintain balance both directly and indirectly
Intestinal bacteria are important for human health as they help digest food and regulate immune function. Thus, in recent years, it has become clear that gut microbiota dysbiosis, an imbalance in types and composition of ...
Aug 1, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Function behind mysterious variants for gene linked to colon cancer identified
Genes get passed down from parents, determining traits such as eye color and height as well as risk for certain diseases.
Jul 31, 2025
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Gastroenterology
Scientists determine count of metabolic products entering body from intestinal microorganisms
The microbial community in the human gut plays a central role in various diseases. An important form of chemical communication between the gut microbiome and the human body comes from small molecules produced when bacteria ...
Jul 30, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Colon cancer and exercise: Can physical activity reprogram genes?
A new study led by researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) shows that regular exercise may do more than help colon cancer patients feel better—it may actually change gene activity in both ...
Jul 29, 2025
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Health
Am I getting enough B vitamins?
Eight different vitamins make up the B complex, and they all play crucial roles in the body, such as producing energy, keeping our nervous system healthy, and supporting cell development. If eight sounds like a lot to keep ...
Jul 29, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Suppressing tumor cell stemness might help colon cancer management
Colon cancer remains a major global health concern, ranking third among the most diagnosed cancers and the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. One critical factor that makes treating colon cancer challenging ...
Jul 22, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels, says new study
Tumors can destroy the blood vessels of muscles even when the muscles are nowhere close to the tumor. That is the key finding of a new study that my colleagues and I recently published in the journal Nature Cancer.
Jul 14, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
What's behind the enormous increase in early-onset gastrointestinal cancers?
A paper in the British Journal of Surgery indicates that early-onset gastrointestinal cancer rates are rising dramatically across the globe.
Jul 8, 2025
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