This Week in Research (April 7, 2007)

A study published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention looked at the impact of dietary fiber intake on the risk of colorectal cancer. The researchers determined that colon cancer risk (but not rectal cancer risk) decreased as a person's dietary fiber increased. Interestingly, dietary fiber from beans seemed to decrease colon cancer risk the most. However, the population studied was Japanese, who have quite a different diet overall and the sources of fiber are probably different from a typical American diet, as well.

• Preventing Polyps with Calcium
  
• Can Curry and Onions Really Prevent Colon Cancer?
  
• Wine May Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer
  
• Fish Triumphs Over Cow
  
• Milk Does a Colon Good

• Summary for the Week
• Dietary Fiber Decreases Colon Cancer Risk
• Certain Flavonoids Decrease Colorectal Cancer Risk
• Potential Treatment for Neuropathy Caused by Eloxatin
• Routine Inspection of the Small Intestine in HNPCC?
• Sources for the Week