Tackling popular news stories related to cancer prevention and screening, Cancer News in Context tames the hype with a big-picture outlook and important take home messages.
For Your Health: Lung Cancer Screening Can Save Lives
by Dr. Graham A. Colditz Among scary diseases, lung cancer can be one of the scariest. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the nation, and in both Missouri and Illinois. And for smokers and many ex-smokers who are at increased risk of lung cancer, it can feel especially scary. But there is […]
For Your Health: The Blistering Truth About Teens and Indoor Tanning
by Dr. Graham A. Colditz Part of being a teenager is feeling a sense of youthful invincibility. The health concerns of middle age are just that – concerns of middle age – and are so far away that it’s hard for teens to even think about them, let alone want to take steps to avoid […]
Questions About Colon Cancer Screening? We Have Some Answers
By this time in March, you may have heard that it's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. And with spring in the air and other health awareness promotions competing for your attention, it's easy to lose the significance of that. But colon cancer is really important. It's the third most common cancer in the United States and the third […]
For Your Health: Making Friends with Your Bathroom Scale
by Dr. Graham A. Colditz It can feel like a real victory when we discover those little tricks that make daily life a bit easier. Whether it’s a quicker way to finish chores or a simple dish that tastes like it took hours to make, it’s hard to beat the satisfaction of getting more done […]
Study Links Eating Whole Grains with Lower Risk of Liver Cancer
A large new study has found that regularly eating whole grains may significantly lower the risk of liver cancer. The study, published online in JAMA Oncology, followed 125,000 men and women for an average of 24 years, gathering information on participants' diet at regular intervals over that time. The researchers found that those who ate […]
Take Time for Your Health During the Holidays
The holidays are here, and that means a calendar filled with family, friends and festivities. And as wonderful as that can be, it can also make it challenging to stick to the regular routines that help keep us healthy.To help you have the physical and mental freshness to fully enjoy the season, try these three […]
More Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet: Boost in Mood (and Other Positive Changes) for Those with Type 2 Diabetes
A new analysis out this week found that people with type 2 diabetes who eat a largely plant-based diet can experience a boost in quality of life and well being, in addition to improvements in other diabetes-related factors. The analysis, which appears in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, reviewed the results of 11 separate dietary […]
Video Tour: 8 Ways to a Healthier Weight – and Lower Risk of Cancer
Take a quick video tour of the latest from our 8IGHT WAYS series: 8IGHT WAYS to a Healthier Weight - and Lower Risk of Cancer. Whether you're looking to maintain your weight or lose a few pounds, this new guide is filled with simple, useful, and brief tips to help you on your way. Find it, […]
Physical Activity Lowers Cancer Risk – More People Should Probably Know That
A new study has found that a large majority of the public may be unaware that lack of physical activity can increase the risk of cancer. The study, out of Washington University in St. Louis and published Wednesday in the Journal of Health Communication, included a diverse sample of participants who were asked to list […]
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Our Top Posts: Winter into Spring 2018
Even in today's frenetic media landscape, health news can still grab the headlines. It is a real testament to the priority we place on good health and well being - how important they can be not only to ourselves but also to our family, friends, and communities. In the first part of 2018, we posted pieces on a wide variety of […]
Celebrate National Women’s Health Week With These Five Easy Tips
Time is hard to come by. If you’re a woman in today’s world, that’s more than likely one of the constants in your life. Between work, home, school, and family obligations, the days just fill themselves, leaving little extra. And, though that time-crunch is certainly evident to you – and those around you – federal data […]