January 26th, 2010 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Researchers in Israel have found a new blood test that detects early colorectal cancer and precancerous adenomas.
This is very exciting news, but don’t cancel your colonoscopy yet. The blood test is still under investigation and is not yet available. Colonoscopy remains the best way to detect early colon cancer, the second leading cause of cancer [...]
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February 24th, 2009 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Higher calcium intake may reduce the risk of digestive system cancers in both men and women according to a study of men and women over 50 from the National Institute of Health. The study also found a reduction in total cancer risk with increasing calcium intake in women, but not men. The analysis showed no effect of calcium [...]
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February 21st, 2009 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Most of us truly love our coffee and especially look forward to that first cup in the morning. It’s delicious, it helps you wake up, and quite honestly, most of us are addicted to this wonderful brew. But are we going to regret this delicious indulgence some day?
A number of researchers have recently investigated the health benefits [...]
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