Advocates of health care reform were thrilled to see a bill pass the Senate on Christmas Eve. Critics of reform had been pessimistic about whether or not senators would vote before the end of the session. But now that legislation has come this far, what are the next steps? In the coming weeks legislators will [...]
Coffee does not play a role in the overall prevention of colon cancer, say researchers at the University of Minnesota. In their study “Coffee intake and risk of colorectal cancer among Chinese in Singapore: the Singapore Chinese Health Study,” researchers examined the link between coffee and decreased risk of colon cancer in over 60,000 middle-aged [...]
Radiation doses from common CT procedures vary widely and are higher than generally thought, raising concerns about increased risk for cancer, say imaging specialists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). In a release to the media, Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD, a professor of radiology at UCSF indicated that the significant variation in the same [...]
Colorectal cancer rates are on the rise for those under the age of 50, according to the National Cancer Institute’s Annual Report to the Nation. Colorectal cancer rates for those over the age of 50 are on the decline, as are rates for many other forms of cancer. However, the study, which featured a special [...]
The Alexandria Get Your Rear in Gear 5K brought unprecedented crowds to Fort Hunt Park, near Washington D.C. The Get Your Rear in Gear event included Tony’s Mile for a Miracle in remembrance of Tony Snow, former White House Press Secretary and broadcaster who passed away from colon cancer in 2008. Friends, family and community [...]
The American Cancer Society Cancer Alert Network has been working hard to bring a clear message to Congress. “We all believe that every American should be able to see a doctor when they’re sick,” writes Molly Daniels in an email to ACS supporters. Her message comes with a plea to watch and support a new [...]
Last night, President Obama addressed Congress and the American public about his plans for health care reform. Obama debunked myths about his proposed reform package in an effort to calm fears about a government takeover of health care. But the president also addressed the importance of access to important preventative screening tests, including the colonoscopy. [...]
After a weekend honoring the work of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, Congress is back at work debating key health care reform issues. Media coverage of Republican opposition has been extensive. So, in an effort to clarify misconceptions about his planned approach, President Obama used his weekly address to “debunk” the most pervasive myths about [...]
One of the most difficult aspects of fitness training is learning to tolerate discomfort. While some leisure activities such as a walk or easy bike ride might be pleasant, the tough workouts that make a real difference require that you push past your comfort zone. Sports psychologists teach athletes to use visualization and other psychological [...]
Regular aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of death from colorectal cancer or other causes, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. These findings come as the result of a recent study conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School where 1279 patients were followed for an average of twelve [...]
