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Mistletoe extract helps treat colon cancer
Australian scientists said that mistletoe extract may support chemotherapy or a chemotherapy alternative to treating colon cancer, according to UPI.
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Eating lots of fresh fish helps prevent cancer
People who eat a lot of fish will have a lower risk of colon cancer and even colorectal cancer, according to an analysis of 41 studies around the world by Chinese scient…
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Can eradicate ulcer-causing bacteria, bowel cancer
H. pylori is a common bacteria in the intestinal tract of half the world's population. Normally, H. pylori does not cause problems, but sometimes it causes ulcers and is…
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Additional benefits of listening to Mozart music
US researchers believe that listening to Mozart music while performing colonoscopy can help doctors detect precancerous polyps more quickly, according to Top News.
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Aspirine can prevent rectal cancer
According to a new study in British journal The Lancet, long-term intake of aspirine helps prevent colorectal cancer in people at high risk of inheriting the disease.
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Vegetables reduce the risk of colon cancer
According to a study published in the October issue of the American Dietetic Association, the absorption of fruits and vegetables has different effects on colon and rect…
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Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of bowel cancer
Australian scientists on August 31 said a study showed that men aged 55-84 years with type 2 diabetes had a double risk of developing colon cancer compared to those in h…
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HDL cholesterol reduces the risk of bowel cancer
Scientists have found that high levels of good cholesterol (HDL) may help cut the risk of bowel cancer, according to a results published in Gut magazine.
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Detecting a mutant gene can prevent cancer from spreading
Scientists have discovered one
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Detection of genetic risk of bowel cancer
According to a study, published in the journal Public Library of Science Genetics, the scientists discovered a single variant in the human genome that could lead to colo…
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New test to detect colon cancer
US scientists have shown progress in using urine test methods to detect colon cancer.
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Omega 3 may help reduce the risk of colon cancer
People who eat a lot of fish oil and other omega 3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of colon cancer.
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Vitamin D helps prevent colon cancer
Blood levels of vitamin D are directly related to the risk of colon cancer.
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Discovered 'culprit' causes colon cancer
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University in the UK have found the bacteria that are thought to cause colon cancer, one of the most prevalent cancers in the UK.
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Inflammation contributes to colon cancer
Researchers led by Dr. Washington Irinani Dr. Brian Iritani found that Smad3-resistant molecules are very sensitive to bacterial and cancer inflammation.