Lifestyle and screening can prevent colorectal cancer deaths

Lifestyle and screening can prevent colorectal cancer deaths

Fifty-four percent of colorectal cancer cases and 55% of deaths have the potential to be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices and early screening and detection. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of death from cancer. It's estimated that about 55% of colorectal cases and deaths could be attributed to modifiable risk factors, such as: Diets high in red and processed meat and low in fruit,…

Oncologist encourages J’cans to screen for colorectal cancer

Jamaicans are being encouraged to screen for colorectal cancer, as it continues to be an increasing cause of death on the island. The call comes from Radiation Oncologist and Head of the Radiotherapy Department for the National Cancer Treatment...

A New Cancer Study Highlights Yogurt’s Benefits, But What If It’s Dairy

A recent study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Mass General Brigham linked yogurt consumption with a reduced risk of developing a specific and deadly subtype of colorectal cancer. The research, published in Gut Microbes, analyzed data from more than 151,000 adults over several decades and found that individuals who consumed two or more servings of yogurt weekly had a lower risk of developing Bifidobacterium-positive proximal c…

Don’t Overlook Processed Meat as CRC Risk Factor

Even though older adults are more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC), there is a concerning rise in diagnoses among younger adults, making it essential for healthcare providers to educate adult patients of all ages about the lifestyle-related risk factors associated with the disease. Many are familiar with the modifiable risk factors of […] The post Don’t Overlook Processed Meat as CRC Risk Factor first appeared on News Health.

Don’t Overlook Processed Meat as Colorectal Cancer Risk Factor

By addressing this often-underappreciated dietary factor, physicians can promote awareness and healthier eating habits, ultimately contributing to improved colorectal health among their patients. Medscape Medical News

The director general of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), Zoé Robledo, announced the progress of strategic rehabilitation projects 2025, which includes eight priority programs and 1,990 strategic interventions with a historical investment of 7,454 million pesos (mdp).During the press conference in Palacio Nacional that headed the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the holder of the IMSS said that this plan seeks to addr…