Colon Cancer

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Chadwick Boseman poses in the press room with the award for outstanding actor in a motion picture for "Black Panther" at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP File)

'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies from colon cancer at 43

Boseman became the first black superhero to get his own standalone film in the record-breaking Marvel franchise with 2018's 'Black Panther'

29 Aug 2020 8:57 AM

The study was published in the journal Gastroenterology. (Photo: ANI)

Intestinal stem cell can be linked with dietary fat, colon cancer

Studies reveal that intestinal stem cell genes may link dietary fat, colon cancer.

26 Nov 2019 9:11 AM

Cancers that developed in the colon were linked with antibiotic exposure at least 10 years earlier. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Increased intake of antibiotics can cause colon cancer

Studies reveal that antibiotics may increase risk of colon cancer.

23 Aug 2019 9:42 AM

, yogurt may have anti-inflammatory properties and may reduce the 'leakiness' of the gut as adenomas are associated with increased gut permeability. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Reduce risk of pre-cancerous bowel growth with yogurt

Yogurt may help reduce pre-cancerous bowel growth risk in men: Study.

20 Jun 2019 10:23 AM

Currently, cancer patients are not provided with evidence-based personalised dietary interventions during chemotherapy treatment. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Fibre enriched diet reduce the risk of developing specific cancers

Right combination of diet and bacteria limits cancer progression: Study.

02 May 2019 12:08 PM

It is impossible to understand the mechanism linking hidden blood in stool to non-colorectal cancer death risk. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Invisible' stool blood tied to increased risk of premature death'

Having blood in stool may be an early warning for a number of diseases, and could indicate the need for lifestyle change.

21 Jul 2018 3:15 PM

Triclosan is among the most widely used antimicrobial ingredients and is found in more than 2,000 consumer products. (Photo: Pixabay)

Common toothpaste ingredient may up colon cancer risk: study

It alters gut bacteria and increases the risk of colon cancer.

31 May 2018 5:09 PM

More activity, healthier diet tied to extended survival after colon cancer

Eating more red and processed meat was not associated with survival or cancer recurrence.

19 Apr 2018 3:14 PM

Adding citrus fruits, legumes, oats and vegetables including carrots and broccoli can fulfil the requirement for fiber in the body (Photo: AFP)

Here's how increasing fiber in diet can help prevent colon cancer

Meanwhile insoluble fiber promotes bowel movements and creates a softening action in the digestive system.

16 Apr 2018 9:34 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Certain iron supplements linked to colon cancer

Most of the iron that the body needs is obtained through food such as meat, fish, vegetables, fruits and whole grains.

12 Apr 2018 4:39 PM

Red meat may increase risk of colon cancer in women

It is estimated that around 1 in 5 bowel cancers in the UK are linked to eating these meats.

03 Apr 2018 6:20 PM

Common symptoms of colon cancer are change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation or narrowing of the stool that lasts for more than a few days, rectal bleeding, dark stool or blood in stool, weakness, fatigue and weight loss.

Watch out for colon cancer

As more young and middle aged persons are being diagnosed with colon cancer in India, there is emphasis on early detection.

26 Mar 2018 4:31 AM

Those who regularly consumed at least two, one-ounce servings of nuts each week demonstrated a 42% improvement in disease-free survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating almonds, walnuts may help fight colon cancer: study

The results highlight the importance of emphasising dietary and life-style factors in colon cancer survivorship.

01 Mar 2018 3:47 PM

Tumours grow where these gut bacteria thrive

Here is what a new study found.

04 Feb 2018 2:47 PM

Scientists discovered that boosting mice cholesterol levels spurred intestinal stem cells to divide more quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating high-cholesterol diet may up colon cancer risk: study

The stem cells ability to multiply increased in both groups.

27 Jan 2018 12:21 PM

Butter, sausages may cause tumours to form 100 times faster

Here is what a new study has found.

26 Jan 2018 6:38 PM

'Inflammatory' diet linked to higher risk of colon cancer

This study adds to the previous evidence that a pro-inflammatory diet is associated with several types of diseases.

24 Jan 2018 6:53 PM

Eating more fibre after colorectal cancer diagnosis is associated with a lower risk of dying from colorectal cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating more fibre tied to lower mortality with colon cancer, says study

Changing the diet after the diagnosis to add more fibre was also linked with survival benefits.

07 Nov 2017 8:19 AM

The study, conducted on pigs, found that the animals who were fed the vegetables had levels of a damaging protein that fuels tumours and other inflammatory bowel diseases reduced by six times. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating purple potatoes slashes risk of colon cancer

According to studies, other colourful fruits and vegetables, such as broccoli and red grapes, could bring the same beneficial effects.

23 Sep 2017 11:28 AM

Turmeric’s various health benefits for women

Ladies taken note!

30 Aug 2017 2:14 PM

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