Tag: early-onset colorectal cancer
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Study Links Ultraprocessed Food to Rising Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Risk
Introduction: A Concerning Trend in Young Adults In recent years, healthcare researchers have sounded alarms about a sharp uptick in colorectal cancer diagnosed in people under 50—the so-called early-onset colorectal cancer. While historical data showed this disease predominantly affecting older adults, the past decade has seen steadily increasing rates among younger individuals. As scientists search…
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New Evidence Links Ultraprocessed Foods to Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Overview: A Startling Trend in Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Rates of colorectal cancer diagnosed in people under 50, often referred to as early-onset colorectal cancer, have risen sharply in recent years. While screening and awareness have improved, a troubling pattern has emerged: more young adults are facing a disease once thought to be rare before middle…
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Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: What It Means for Young Adults
Understanding the Growing Concern of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer In recent years, doctors and researchers have noticed a troubling trend: colorectal cancer is appearing at younger ages, with more cases diagnosed in people under 50. While genetic and lifestyle factors contribute, diet—specifically the intake of ultraprocessed foods—has emerged as a key area of concern. A new…