Adults over the age of 75 who have never been screened for colon cancer would benefit from screening according to a new study.

The study authored by Frank van Hees, of Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, used data from observational and experimental studies and statistical analysis to determine the risks of colon cancer for groups ranging in age from 76 to 90. The study found that colorectal cancer screening was cost-effective for persons without major health issues up to age 86.
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Most of us have heard of the abnormal genes inherited in certain breast cancer cases called BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Well now researchers have located four more genes that increase the risk of breast cancer when mutated.
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Lung cancer is the top cancer killer in the United States. A new device may revolutionize the screening process for lung cancer as well as diagnosis. And we know screening can substantially impact survival.
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If you’re injured and receive a diagnosis from a medical professional your next step should be to seek a second opinion. Professional athletes do it all the time because an injury can sideline them for the season or potentially ruin a career.
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We’ve heard that a healthy lifestyle, eating nuts and increasing fiber can help us live longer. Even marriage is supposed to increase lifespan.

Now a new study says having a “purpose in life” could also have an effect on how long we live.  Patrick Hill of Carleton University in Canada and Nicholas Turiano of the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York combined research to publish these findings in the journal of Psychological Science.
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Pet owners know how important their pets are to the family. Well now the medical profession is learning how valuable dogs can be in detecting disease.

We all know dogs have extraordinary sense of smell. Humans have around 5 million olfactory cells in our noses. Dogs have approximately 200 million.
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What could have been a tragic story for one patient was positively turned around thanks to some dedicated doctors who believe in a second opinion. 
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The New York Yankees are feeling the pain of having a number of key players on the injured list. Pitcher CC Sabathia has scheduled a visit with famed orthopedist Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion on his right knee. A recent MRI showed fluid on the knee but no tears.
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Rather than just being known for its beautiful beaches, Florida may soon be considered a hotspot for medical tourism. The Florida Senate just passed a bill that would market Florida as a destination for medical procedures setting aside $3.5 million in state funds to market medical facilities.
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Right-hander Oakland A’s pitcher A.J. Griffin is seeking a second opinion on a flexor strain injury. For nearly six weeks, Griffin’s been benched and struggling with ongoing discomfort. Team docs believed he was simply suffering from tendonitis but it appears the injury is more serious and could lead to surgery.
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