Tag: Colon Cancer
Health Tip – Jan. 29 – Five Signs of Colon Cancer
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is now the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American adults. When treated at an early...
Health Tip – Oct. 16 – Ovarian Cancer: Taking Precautions
Knowledge is key - while ovarian cancer accounts for four percent of all cancers in women, it has a 90 percent cure rate if...
Health Tip – June 1 – Blueberries and Apples May Protect...
Here’s another good reason to eat plenty of fresh fruit. A new investigation from the Harvard School of Public Health shows that eating lots...
Health Tip – May 24 – Do You Need a Colonoscopy?
Despite being one of the most preventable and curable cancers, over 140,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed and over 50,000 people die...
Health Tip – Dec. 13 – Ginger May Protect the Colon
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School have reported that supplements of ginger root extract reduced markers of colon inflammation that might lead...
Health Tip – Dec. 12 – Cereal, Whole Grains for Colon...
The latest on the role of fiber in lowering the risk of colon cancer comes from an analysis of 25 studies that included data...
Health Tip – Dec. 1 – Sitting and Cancer
Even if you exercise a little every day, spending the rest of your time sitting may sabotage the positive effects of your morning run...
Health Tip – Nov. 4 – Canola Oil and Colon Cancer
Using canola oil for cooking might help protect against colon cancer, according to a new study. Researchers from South Dakota State University have reported...
Health Tip – Sept. 20 – Folate May Lower Risk of...
A higher dietary intake of folate from produce and folic acid from fortified foods and supplements may lower the risk of colon cancer. This...
