3 things a GI doctor does to prevent colon cancer — aside from eating healthily

3 things a GI doctor does to prevent colon cancer — aside from eating healthily

Dr. James Kinross believes gut health is linked to colon cancer risk.Getty Images/ Justine StoddartOur modern lifestyles are thought to damage our gut health in a way that raises the risk of colon cancer.Lifestyle changes can improve the gut microbiome, which could in turn lower the risk of colon cancer.As well as eating healthily, GI surgeon James Kinross eats enough vitamin D to prevent the disease.Colon cancer is rising in people under 50. Ja…

Surgeon General Urges Cancer Warning Labels on Alcohol Amid Rising Health Concerns - FODMAP Everyday

The Surgeon General’s recent call for cancer warnings on alcohol labels has reignited discussions about the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. According to their website, “In the U.S., there are about 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases and about 20,000 alcohol-related cancer deaths annually.” This public health initiative follows a precedent set by tobacco warnings, which have proven effective in reducing smoking rates over the …

Can excessive alcohol cause colon cancer?

Colorectal cancer is the broad classification for cancers that begin in the colon (large bowel) or in the rectum (the lower end of the colon). Colorectal cancer often starts as small growths called polyps that eventually may develop into cancer if they are not removed. Colon cancer is a subtype of colorectal cancer that occurs […] The post Can excessive alcohol cause colon cancer? appeared first on THIP Media.