Increase in colon cancer among young people
Several years ago, Boston oncologist Dr. Kimmy Ng began noticing an alarming trend in her research. At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, men in their 20s, 30s and 40s – runners, CrossFitters, lifelong non-smokers – walked through her door. They all looked healthy and strong, but were battling colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is a group of diseases […]
Does COVID-19 increase the risk of future gastrointestinal problems?
The rapid emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Several symptoms have been reported following COVID-19 infection, including those that affect the gastrointestinal system. In a recent study published in virus, Scientists are reviewing existing literature to investigate the association between acute SARS-CoV-2 infection […]