Nearly Half of Colorectal Cancers Now Occur in Younger Patients, Study Shows

It isn’t clear what’s driving the shift, but scientists suspect that environmental exposures may be partially to blame.

A new report reveals that a third of colon cancer cases now occur in the rectum. Take these steps to protect yourself at any age.

Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for people under 50, and researchers are scrambling to understand why rectal cases are driving the trend.
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Foods for Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

Diverticulosis is a common condition among older adults. Eating high-fiber foods can help lower the risk of diverticulitis.
Thorax

Increase in second primary lung cancers in a nation-wide cohort study from Sweden

Background We describe the occurrence of second primary lung cancers (SPLCs) and their determinant in Sweden. Methods Nation-wide cancer registry from years 1961 to 2021 identified a total of 853 ...

Scientists find a new clue to help them identify a healthy gut microbiome

Scientists are still trying to identify what a healthy gut microbiome looks like, but new research may offer a clue.