Alarming 500% Surge: Colorectal Cancer Rates Skyrocket Among U.S. Youths
The incidence of colorectal cancer among younger people in the U.S. has been steadily rising over the past two decades, with the most significant increases…
Colon News
The colon is a major part of the human digestive system, located in the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum. It plays a crucial role in the absorption of water, salts, and some vitamins from partially digested food, turning it into a more solid form known as stool. The colon is divided into four main sections: the ascending colon, the transverse colon, the descending colon, and the sigmoid colon, leading to the rectum. The lining of the colon hosts a rich microbiome comprising numerous types of bacteria, which are essential for gut health and overall well-being. These bacteria help in digestion, the production of key nutrients, and the immune system. Disorders of the colon can include conditions such as colorectal cancer, colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome, which can significantly affect an individual’s health and quality of life.
Decoding the Deadly Link Between Oral Microbes and Cancer
A study published in Nature suggests that a subtype of Fusobacterium nucleatum underlies colorectal cancer growth in humans and could be useful in screening and…
Decoding Efficacy: MIT Unveils the Surprising Truth About Colon Cancer Screenings
Colon cancer screening significantly lowers the incidence rate by about 0.5 percentage points, double the previously estimated effect, according to new research analyzing trial data…
Nutrition’s Narrow Line: Exploring the Diet-Cancer Link
The debate about the role of environmental factors in increasing cancer risk remains unresolved. While epidemiological research indicates that elements like diet can contribute to…
A Precursor to Cancer – Gut Microbiome Changes Linked to Colon Polyps
Grasping the connection between the gut microbiome and the polyp growth paves the way for potential diagnostic procedures and treatments. Researchers from Mass General Brigham…
Tumor Avatars – A New Approach to Personalized Cancer Treatment
A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has devised a novel method for customizing treatments by testing them on artificial tumors. Determining the optimal…
Scientists Identify 4 Important Warning Signs of Early-Onset Colon Cancer
Early detection of symptoms and signs can lead to quicker colorectal cancer diagnoses, enhancing the chances of survival. Researchers from the Washington University School of…
Outperforming Human Pathologists – New Harvard-Developed AI Tool Predicts Colon Cancer Survival, Treatment Response
The model provides actionable insights for physicians and could enhance clinical decision-making in resource-constrained regions. Researchers at Harvard Medical School and National Cheng Kung University…
Harvard Researchers Unveil an Unprecedented Look at Colorectal Cancer
Scientists are constructing comprehensive maps of colorectal cancer to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the disease. Researchers are building detailed 2D and…
Healthy Plant-Based Diets Could Lower Men’s Risk of Colon Cancer
A diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and legumes and low in refined grains, fruit juices, and added sugars may lower the risk of colorectal…
A Low-Cost Drug From the 1960s Could Help Treat Colon Cancer
Researchers from the University of Auckland have discovered that new combinations and formulations of older medicines are promising for the treatment of bowel cancer. According…
Johns Hopkins Doctors Discover That a Common Infection May Cause Cancer
A new study suggests that Clostridioides difficile is responsible for certain colorectal cancers. According to data gathered by scientists at the Bloomberg Kimmel Institute for…
How To Lower Your Risk of Developing Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is common. It leads to a large number of cancer-related deaths. Causes of colorectal cancer include lack of dietary fiber, too much fat,…
Key Immune Cells Maintain Healthy Gut Bacteria to Protect Against Colon Cancer
An immune cell subset called innate lymphoid cells (ILC3s) protects against colorectal cancer, in part by helping to maintain a healthy dialogue between the immune…
Scientists Discover How Obesity Drives Colon Cancer in Mice
Obesity, which is on the rise worldwide, has been linked to colon cancer but the mechanism has been a mystery. In a new study, Yale…
Scientists Find New Trigger for Onset of Colon Cancer
Collaborative research has discovered a new function of a colon cancer gene that puts the brakes on several colon cancer activators. This finding may lead…
MIT Research Shows How Diet Influences Colon Cancer
New research from MIT reveals ties high-fat diet to changes in intestinal stem cells, helping to explain an increased cancer risk. Over the past decade,…