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Colon cancer

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Emily Balskus

Emily Balskus wins $1M Waterman Award

Recognized for harnessing chemistry to transform the study of microbial communities

Science|

DateAugust 5, 2020July 29, 2020

Cancer cells in mouse

Interaction between immune factors can trigger cancer

Blocking it prevents development of skin and colon cancers in mice with chronic inflammation

Health|

DateFebruary 11, 2019February 11, 2019

As the American Cancer Society lowers its recommended age for first colon cancer screening, Dana Farber's Kimmie Ng discusses the role of diet and lifestyle in the disease's rise among patients under 50.

Seeking a culprit behind rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults

Physician-researcher welcomes shift in screening guidelines, notes recent findings on diet and disease recurrence

Health|

DateAugust 3, 2018September 28, 2018

Colon cancer: Aggressive follow-up not needed after low-risk polyp removal

News +|

DateSeptember 19, 2014

“While I enjoy seeing a patient in the office, I want to be able to impact populations,” said Darrell Gray, who graduates this spring with a master’s in public health and who expects to continue his work linking the medical community to disadvantaged populations through an appointment as an assistant professor at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

House calls, without visits

With a master’s from the School of Public Health, physician Darrell Gray hopes to use telecommunications to extend care to underserved neighborhoods

Health|

DateMay 29, 2014March 15, 2019

Those who ate nuts less than once a week had a 7 percent reduction in mortality; once a week, 11 percent reduction; two to four times per week, 13 percent reduction; five to six times per week, 15 percent reduction; and seven or more times a week, a 20 percent reduction in death rate, according to the study.

Nut consumption reduces risk of death

Research also shows people who eat nuts weigh less

Health|

DateNovember 21, 2013March 20, 2019

Researchers have found that colorectal cancer survivors whose diet and activity patterns lead to excess amounts of insulin in the blood have a higher risk of cancer recurrence and death from the disease. High insulin levels can be produced by eating too many starchy and sugar-laden foods.

Insulin and colon cancer linked

Closer look at high-carb diet and recurrence of colon cancer

Health|

DateNovember 7, 2012March 21, 2019

When to alter cancer screenings

Changes in family history particularly key for those ages 30 to 50

Health|

DateJuly 12, 2011May 23, 2019