Not just obesity, ultra processed food can even lead to cancer, claims study
Heart ailments, bowel (colorectal) cancer and ultimately death have been associated with the consumption of ultra processed food. Ultra-processed foods include packaged baked goods and snacks, fizzy drinks, sugary cereals, and ready-to-eat or heat products, often containing high levels of added sugar, fat, and/or salt, but lacking in vitamins and fibre.
Sep 06, 2022, 07:42 AM IST
New Zealand cricket legend Richard Hadlee undergoes surgery for bowel cancer
Richard Hadlee is considered one of the finest fast bowlers of all time having retired in 1990 with 431 test wickets.
Jun 13, 2018, 23:07 PM IST
Men, beware! Binge-watching TV could increase cancer risk: Study
Bowel cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in UK men. In the UK there were around 41,800 newly diagnosed cases of bowel cancer in men and women in 2015.
Mar 12, 2018, 18:16 PM IST
This is how gut bacteria, broccoli can help keep bowel cancer away
Although the 5-year survival rates for earlier stages of this cancer are relatively good, at later stages survival goes down and the risk of cancer recurrence goes up considerably.
Probiotics may help treat bowel cancer: Study
Previous studies had shown that histamine, a chemical produced by the body that is well-known for its role in allergic disease, also may have a potential antitumour effect.
Sep 16, 2017, 18:33 PM IST
Consuming walnuts, salmons may help fight bowel cancer, says study
Researchers from University of Aberdeen in the UK found found that a higher proportion of omega-3 metabolising enzyme to omega-6 metabolising enzyme is associated with less spread of the tumour and a greater chance of survival for an individual patient.
Jun 29, 2017, 18:20 PM IST
Meet Ian Toothill – The first cancer patient to conquer Mt Everest
Toothill was diagnosed with bowel cancer in June 2015 and told that he might have only four months to live.
Jun 08, 2017, 10:49 AM IST
Researchers identify genetic weapon that can fight against bowel cancer
The treatment works best for each genetic signature so that cancer treatments can be personalised to beat the disease, said the researchers.
May 31, 2017, 21:54 PM IST
Colorectal cancer: Things that can increase your risk
The results based on a colon cancer risk assessment survey, show that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of the disease.
May 08, 2017, 14:28 PM IST
Diet rich in fat elevates risk of colorectal cancer
In this case, overweight people are at a higher risk and they should stop consuming fatty foods.
Mar 06, 2016, 14:47 PM IST
Middle-age growth of waistline ups bowel cancer risk
The researchers found an overall increase of 18 percent in relative risk of colorectal (bowel) cancer per five unit increase in body mass index.
Oct 28, 2015, 14:21 PM IST
Major breakthrough as bowel cancer classified into four distinct groups
Four different types of bowel cancer discovered.
Oct 13, 2015, 12:15 PM IST
