Herbs and spices have been used as food preservatives, flavorings, and in traditional medicines for thousands of years. More and more scientific evidence supports the medicinal properties of culinary herbs. Colon cancer is the the fourth most common form of
Eating a vegetarian diet has been associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer compared with non-vegetarians in a study of Seventh-Day Adventist men and women, according to an article published online by JAMA Internal Medicine. Dietary factors have been
Regular checkup and colon cancer screening is the best way to prevent colorectal cancer. Finding and removing colon polyps can help prevent colon cancer. Beginning in 1980, the American Cancer Society (ACS) first issued formal guidelines for CRC screening in average-risk adults.
The colon and the rectum are part of the large intestine, which is part of the digestive system. Because colon cancer and rectal cancers have many features in common, they are sometimes referred to together as colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer
Dive Brief: CMS has finalized its rejection of Epigenomics’ blood-based colorectal cancer screening test, depriving the company of the chance to sell the liquid biopsy for Medicare beneficiaries. Epigenomics is considering an appeal or litigation after CMS published a final decision
Dive Brief: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended screening people for colorectal cancer once they turn 45 years old. USPSTF recommended lowering the starting age from 50 after modeling found the change would avert one additional colorectal cancer
By Franklin G. Berger, University of South CarolinaThe tragic death of Chadwick Boseman at age 43 following a four-year battle against colorectal cancer underscores two important public health concerns.First, the incidence of colorectal cancer has risen dramatically among adults under
Posted by Medivizor on Aug 9, 2020 in Diabetes mellitus | In a nutshell This review looked at whether metformin (Glucophage) can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer for patients with diabetes. It found that patients who had been treated with
World-renowned surgeon opens first program for care and treatment of colorectal conditions in the mid-Atlantic January 28, 2020 WASHINGTON — A new, highly-specialized surgical program at Children’s