By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Recent headlines have pushed colorectal cancer back to the top of news feeds with the unfortunate passing of actor James Van Der Beek. Like Chadwick Bozeman, who died of the disease in 2020, Van Der Beek was diagnosed at a relatively young age, part of a troubling…

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center As many of us know, keeping weight in check can be hard. And national numbers certainly reflect this. Rates of overweight and obesity in the U.S. have steadily climbed since the early 1980s. The impact this has had on health and well-being is very significant. Weight gain…

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center If someone asked us to name five ways to improve our health and lower the risk of illness, “eat a healthy diet” would probably land on most of our lists, and it certainly belongs there. Research has shown that healthy eating could prevent over 80,000 cancer cases…

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center The weather and school calendars have moved quickly toward summer, and that makes it a great time to think about ways we, and our families, can keep up with healthy routines while enjoying all that the season has to offer. While it’s hard to find a time…

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center      Apart from not smoking, it’s hard to find something that’s better for us than being physically active. From lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke to boosting mobility to adding healthy years to our lives, activity can have a positive impact on our health in many…