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Colorectal cancer, which is also the most common type of gastrointestinal cancer, is increasing globally. Of late, there has been an alarming rise in the incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer. A recent analysis by the Centers for Disease Control revealed an 185% increase in colorectal cancer among adults aged between 20 and 24, and a 333% increase in incidence among …

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Study links magnesium supplements to gut bacteria growth and reduced colorectal cancer risk, especially in women  Mint Magnesium inhibits colorectal cancer carcinogenesis by increasing vitamin D-synthesizing bacteria  Medical Xpress Magnesium, the microbiome, and reducing the risk of colon cancer  New Atlas Magnesium Can Inhibit Colorectal Cancer by Increasing Vitamin D-Synthesizing Bacteria  Technology Networks Source link

Image credits: Getty Images One of the most common forms of cancer diagnosed in the United States, colorectal cancer is estimated to be diagnosed in 154,270 people, with 52,900 expected to die due to it, according to the National Cancer Institute. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over a quarter of Americans are not up to date on …

A low dose of aspirin each day may significantly reduce the chances of colon and rectal cancer returning in certain cases, a new clinical trial has found. Led by researchers from the Karolinska Institute and Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden, the study involved 626 people with stages 1 to 3 colon or rectal cancer, and specific genetic mutations in the …

Sugary drinks have become part of everyday life, whether it’s soft drinks, packaged juices, energy boosters, or even certain “health” beverages. But a new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, published in Nature Metabolism, has raised a serious red flag. Researchers found that the glucose-fructose mix found in these drinks directly fuels the spread of colorectal …

Thinking of hitting the sidewalk this weekend for a marathon? Hold on before you tie up your running shoes, and read this first.A new study from the Inova Schar Cancer Institute has raised eyebrows in the running world by suggesting that extreme endurance running – like marathons and ultramarathons – may increase the risk of precancerous colon growths in younger …

Cell culture and cell lines The following CRC cell lines were obtained from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC): HCT116 (ATCC, CCL-247), DLD1 (ATCC, CCL-221), RKO (ATCC, CRL-2577), HCT8 (ATCC, CCL-244), NCI-H508 (ATCC, CCL-253), Colo205 (ATCC, CCL-222), SW620 (ATCC, CCL-227), SW48 (ATCC, CCL-231) and HCT15 (ATCC, CCL-225). The DiFi, GP5D and HT55 cell lines were provided by J. Engelman, and …

Study: Aspirin cuts colorectal cancer recurrence in half  NewsNation Common over-the-counter medication slashes colorectal cancer recurrence in half  Fox News Aspirin can have ‘huge effect’ in stopping colorectal cancer returning, study finds | Medical research  The Guardian Clinical trial finds aspirin reduces colon cancer recurrence by half  upi.com Colon cancer: THIS common over-the-counter medication slashes risk of colorectal cancer recurrence in half  Times of India …

Imagine popping an over-the-counter pill to remedy a headache. Or taking the same to treat inflammation or arthritis. And all the while, the same common pill is working to cut the risk of colon cancer recurrence by half!A major new study is pointing in that direction. The study in question has brought hope to many affected by colorectal cancer: a …