Health News Archives

Colonoscopy Beats Sigmoidoscopy in Women
Extensive procedure finds more precancerous polyps, study finds

New Colon Cancer Marker Found
Levels of molecule may predict severity of disease and survival, researchers say

Steady Diet of Red Meat Increases Colon Cancer Risk
People who consumed a lot over long period of time upped chances by 50 percent

Elderly Avoiding Colorectal Cancer Screening
Many on Medicare don't seek help until symptoms appear, study shows

DNA Test for Colon Cancer a Mixed Bag
Pricey test beats blood screen, but falls short of colonoscopy

Colonoscopy Bests CT Scans and X-rays
Detects almost twice as many polyps as other procedures

Smoking Ups Risk of Colon Polyps
Study finds chances three times greater than for nonsmokers

Virtual Colonoscopy Not Ready for Prime Time
Despite advances, it still has radiation risks and accuracy problems, new study finds

Virtual Colonoscopy Shows Promise
While not perfect, it could become key screening tool for cancer, researchers say

Doctors Doing Too Many Colonoscopies
Confusing guidelines might be the reason why, study finds