Sigmoidoscopy Reduces Colorectal Cancer Rates
Flexible sigmoidoscopy, a screening test for colorectal cancer that is less invasive and has fewer side effects than colonoscopy, is effective in reducing the rates of new cases and deaths due to colorectal cancer, according to research sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. In a study that spanned almost 20 years, researchers found that overall colorectal cancer mortality (deaths) was reduced by 26 percent and incidence (new cases) was reduced by 21 percent as a result of screening with sigmoidoscopy... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Montgomery County wellness calendar, May 24-31
“Issues with Alzheimer’s” Third in a series of lectures on cognitive memory disorders. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring. 240-777-8086. Free. Registration required. Read full article gt;gt; (Source: Wash Post Health)