Search Result For: prostate cancer

William Lindley diagnosed with early onset colon cancer

Date: 2025/03/30 - 18:32

He Was Diagnosed With Colon Cancer at 38. Early Warning Signs He Missed

While CRC is on the rise in people under 50, receiving colonoscopies beginning at age 45 can help decrease your risk. Additionally, making lifestyle changes can also help reduce your risk for CRC.

cholesterol monitoring finger-prick test

Date: 2025/03/29 - 10:31

New-onset type 2 diabetes linked to higher colorectal, pancreatic, liver cancer risk

New-onset type 2 diabetes was linked to an increased risk for developing certain cancers typically related to obesity, including colorectal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. This increased risk was greater in men than in women.

MRI slides of a screening for prostate cancer

Date: 2025/03/27 - 21:00

Going to screenings may lower death risk from prostate cancer by 23%

Men who avoided prostate cancer screening appointments were significantly more likely to die from the disease, according to the world's largest prostate cancer screening study.

Doctor goes over test results on ipad with patient

Date: 2025/03/27 - 18:32

Males Who Skip Prostate Screenings Could Face 45% Higher Risk of Death: Study

Men who avoided prostate cancer screening were significantly more likely to die from the disease, according to a large European trial. The reasons for ignoring prostate cancer screening are complex but may be related to a lack of education about the importance of the diagnostic procedure.

Date: 2025/03/26 - 19:00

Daily physical activity, even at light intensities, linked to lower cancer risk

NIH study finds number of steps taken daily may be more important for cancer risk than the intensity of activity.

Date: 2025/03/26 - 14:00

Certain type of statins may help decrease liver cancer risk

People who used lipophilic (fat-soluble) statins like atorvastatin and simvastatin had the greatest outcomes and significantly reduced risk for liver cancer, according to a new study.

Date: 2025/03/26 - 03:00

Chewing Gum Could Release Thousands of Microplastics Into Saliva, Study Finds

A new study found that chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. Both synthetic and natural gums were found to contain microplastics, the health effects of which are not yet fully understood.

A young male adult looks to the side with eyes closed as the sun half shines on his face

Date: 2025/03/25 - 20:00

Colorectal cancer diagnosis before age 50 may raise risk of dying from heart disease

People with colorectal cancer had a 45% increased risk of dying from heart disease within the first two years of their diagnosis, a new study has found.

three carrots. two onions, and a bowl of spinach leaves on a table

Date: 2025/03/24 - 21:00

Diets filled with nutrient-dense plant foods tied to lower IBD risk

A plant-based diet made up of mainly nutrient-dense plant foods, or an equally healthy omnivorous diet may help reduce the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

photo of glass of red wine with long shadow

Date: 2025/03/22 - 10:31

Red wine or white? Which one is worse for cancer risk?

White wine may increase the risk for cancer, recent cohort studies suggest. More specifically, it is linked to increased skin cancer risk in women.