A study published in JAMA Network Open found that an overweight or obese body mass index in early and middle adulthood is associated with increased risk for gastrointestinal cancer. The study also found that frequent aspirin use did not modify this increased risk in overweight and obese individuals.
Fayez Estephan was named assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at George Washington University Cancer Center and GW School of Medical and Health Sciences.
