Weight Research
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. To read what researchers have to say on the matter, please take a look at these articles.
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.
Extreme Obesity Associated with Worse Colon Cancer Prognosis
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that extreme obesity may adversely impact colon cancer prognosis. Specifically, researchers determined that extremely obese individuals experienced higher colon cancer recurrence and mortality rates.
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that extreme obesity may adversely impact colon cancer prognosis. Specifically, researchers determined that extremely obese individuals experienced higher colon cancer recurrence and mortality rates.
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. The BMI chart has calculations that reflect five weight classes for any height. 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. The BMI chart has calculations that reflect five weight classes for any height. Researchers examined the medical records of more than 500,000 people, comparing BMI scores and colorectal cancer rates to determine risk.
Large Waist Increases Colon Cancer Risk
A lot of studies have shown a link between obesity and colon cancer. 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. Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition points specifically to belly fat as a risk factor.
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.
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.
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.