How Hormones Affect Stomach and Gut Cancers in Women
Scientists are learning that women get certain stomach and gut cancers differently than men, partly because of hormones like estrogen and progesterone. A new …
Read Morecolon cancer
All content tagged with "colon cancer"
Why Low Folate Transporter Levels May Help Stop Colon Cancer
Researchers discovered an unexpected twist in how folate (a B vitamin) affects colon cancer. While folate normally helps protect cells, cancer cells with low …
Read MoreCan Turmeric's Golden Compound Help Prevent Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, but researchers are exploring whether curcumin—a natural substance found in turmeric—might help …
Read MoreDigestive Cancers Rising in Older Adults: What's Changing?
Researchers studied digestive system cancers in middle-aged and elderly people across the world from 1990 to 2021. They found that some cancers like colon …
Read MoreCeliac Disease May Increase Colon Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know
A major review of medical research found that people with celiac disease have a higher risk of developing colon cancer than the general population. Celiac …
Read MoreCan a Plant Compound Help Fight Stomach and Gut Cancers?
Scientists are studying a natural substance called genistein found in soybeans and other plants to see if it can help fight cancers of the stomach, pancreas, …
Read MoreDoes Folate Help Prevent Colon Cancer Deaths?
Researchers looked at whether getting enough folate (a B vitamin found in leafy greens and beans) might help protect people from dying of colon cancer. They …
Read MoreVitamin D and Colon Cancer: What Your Weight Might Change
Researchers looked at how vitamin D levels affect colon cancer outcomes, especially in people with different body weights. This study examined whether getting …
Read MoreNew Clues About How Colon Cancer Grows and Spreads
Scientists studied 459 colon cancer patients to understand how certain proteins help cancer grow. They found that a protein called TGF-β1 and related molecules …
Read MoreWhy Takeout Culture May Be Linked to Colon Cancer in Young Chinese Adults
Researchers looked at health data from China between 2010 and 2021 to understand why colon cancer is increasing in young adults. They found that as takeout …
Read MoreColon Cancer Cases Rising Fast in East Asia—Here's What's Ahead
Researchers looked at colon cancer trends in China, South Korea, and Japan from 1990 to 2021 using global health data. They found that colon cancer cases have …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Lower Colon Cancer Risk in Asian People
Scientists looked at 82 studies involving Asian people to see how different foods affect colon cancer risk. They found that people who ate healthy diets and …
Read MoreVitamin D Gene Changes May Affect Stomach and Colon Cancer Risk
Scientists looked at 51 studies to see if certain changes in vitamin D genes affect the risk of getting stomach, colon, or throat cancers. They found that …
Read More