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November 14

Spike in deadly cancer before age 50 linked to common convenience foods

A new study reveals eating ultraprocessed foods increases early-onset colorectal cancer risk by 45%. Research links ready-to-eat foods to precancerous adenomas.

November 14

GLP-1 weight-loss medications linked to improved cancer survival in certain patients

GLP-1 medications may help colon cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving metabolic health, UC San Diego researchers found in a 6,800-patient study.

October 18

Poisoned promises: Camp Lejeune families still wait for justice decades after toxic water scandal

Victims of Camp Lejeune's toxic water contamination battle chronic illnesses while advocating for congressional action to guarantee their right to jury trials.

October 16

Simple diet change may support gut healing for cancer survivors, researchers say

A sulfur-containing amino acid called cysteine could help cancer patients recover from gut damage caused by chemotherapy and radiation, MIT scientists found.

September 18

Common over-the-counter medication slashes colorectal cancer recurrence in half

Researchers found that 160 milligrams of daily aspirin significantly lowered cancer recurrence risk for colorectal patients with PIK3 pathway alterations.

September 7

Long-distance running tied to higher risk of colon cancer, early study suggests

Researchers suggest intense marathon training may cause gut stress leading to colon adenomas, with 41% of studied runners having at least one polyp.

August 25

Risk of colon cancer slashed by eating specific types of vegetables, study finds

A Chinese study finds that consuming 20 to 40 grams per day of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale and cauliflower significantly decreases colon cancer risk.

August 21

Colon cancer may be missed as doctors rely on AI, alarming study warns

Medical experts warn that artificial intelligence in colonoscopy procedures could weaken physicians' natural abilities to detect tumors without technology.

August 16

Cancer vaccine shows promise in preventing recurrence of pancreatic, colorectal tumors

A new cancer vaccine targeting KRAS gene mutations shows promise in preventing pancreatic and colorectal cancer recurrence in a UCLA clinical trial.

August 11

Colorectal cancer may cause these 4 hidden warning signs, experts say

Rising colorectal cancer cases in younger people highlight the importance of recognizing symptoms like persistent abdominal pain, blood in stool and bowel changes.