Health News Archives

Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps
Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role

Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer
How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds.

Blacks at Greater Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Race seems to play pivotal role, researchers say

Stem Cell Research Offers Hope for Colon Cancer Vaccine
Mouse study suggests it may be possible to generate an immune response to cancer

Younger Women With Colon Cancer Outlive Men
Estrogen could explain discrepancy in survival rates, researchers say

Blood Tests May Spot Colon Cancer
Easier detection method might encourage more people to get screened, experts say

For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges
Report finds they're less likely to die of cancer but more apt to have certain malignancies

Too Few Latinos Get Colorectal Cancer Tests
Language barrier could explain lower screening rates, researchers say

Colon Cancer Screenings Still Too Low: Study
Even when Americans have health care 'safety net' in place, rates barely budge, report finds

Colon Cancer Stopped in Its Tracks in Swiss Study
Gene-based treatment could block tumors, prevent recurrence, researchers say