Weight and Colon Cancer Risk
In general, research indicates that being overweight isn't stellar for your health. That research has extended into the colon cancer arena, including the impact of weight on risk and prognosis.
Does Obesity Increase Colon Cancer Risk?
Nobody likes to have the word obese thrown at them. I prefer overweight. But, obesity is a medical term that indicates someone exceeds their recommended weight, one step beyond simply being overweight. And the answer to the question is yes, obesity does increase colon cancer risk.
Nobody likes to have the word obese thrown at them. I prefer overweight. But, obesity is a medical term that indicates someone exceeds their recommended weight, one step beyond simply being overweight. And the answer to the question is yes, obesity does increase colon cancer risk.
Large Waist Increases Colon Cancer Risk
A lot of studies have shown a link between obesity and colon cancer. New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition points specifically to belly fat as a risk factor.
A lot of studies have shown a link between obesity and colon cancer. New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition points specifically to belly fat as a risk factor.
Higher BMI Means Higher Colon Cancer Risk
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology tried to determine if body mass index (BMI) plays a role in colorectal cancer risk. Researchers examined the medical records of more than 500,000 people, comparing BMI scores and colorectal cancer rates to determine risk.
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology tried to determine if body mass index (BMI) plays a role in colorectal cancer risk. Researchers examined the medical records of more than 500,000 people, comparing BMI scores and colorectal cancer rates to determine risk.
Leptin: The Link Between Obesity and Colon Cancer?
Leptin is a hormone that plays a key role in decreasing appetite. Since leptin concentrations are higher in people who are overweight, researchers exposed colon cancer cells to leptin in a laboratory setting to see what would happen.
Leptin is a hormone that plays a key role in decreasing appetite. Since leptin concentrations are higher in people who are overweight, researchers exposed colon cancer cells to leptin in a laboratory setting to see what would happen.
Body Size and Polyp Risk
Yay! More pressure to lose weight! If your body size is bigger than you'd like it to be, you've probably already thought about ways to trim down and reasons to do it. Well, here's one more.
Yay! More pressure to lose weight! If your body size is bigger than you'd like it to be, you've probably already thought about ways to trim down and reasons to do it. Well, here's one more.
Study Finds Thick Middles Increase Colon Cancer Risk
A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that in general, men and women with thick middles were at increased risk for developing colon cancer. However, certain postmenopausal women with fatty waists seemed to side-step the risk.
A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that in general, men and women with thick middles were at increased risk for developing colon cancer. However, certain postmenopausal women with fatty waists seemed to side-step the risk.
Obese Women are Four Times More Likely to Develop Colon Cancer
Findings presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology indicated that obese women were four times more likely to develop colorectal cancer than women who maintained a healthy weight.
Findings presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology indicated that obese women were four times more likely to develop colorectal cancer than women who maintained a healthy weight.
Obesity Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women
Research published in the journal Gut found that obese women were twice as likely to develop colorectal cancer as women who maintained a healthy weight.
Research published in the journal Gut found that obese women were twice as likely to develop colorectal cancer as women who maintained a healthy weight.
Why Weight Matters: Obesity and Your Health
Think watching your weight is just a cosmetic concern? Think again. Gaining too much weight can lead to serious health risks, and an estimated 300,000 Americans die every year from obesity-related problems. Tune in for an expert look at the causes and consequences of obesity.
Think watching your weight is just a cosmetic concern? Think again. Gaining too much weight can lead to serious health risks, and an estimated 300,000 Americans die every year from obesity-related problems. Tune in for an expert look at the causes and consequences of obesity.