10 h. ago Gut toxin from common bug could be driving bowel cancer in young people

Exposure to a common toxin in childhood has been linked to a rise in bowel cancer in under-50s

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13 h. ago Huge surge in stomach bug linked to tainted SALAD could explain explosion of colon cancer in young people, disturbing new study suggests

Researchers affiliated with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found more than 9,000 people in England were infected with the bug between 2016 and 2023.

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14 h. ago 'Striking' discovery that may shed light on bowel cancer spike in young people

A food bug may be behind the rise in bowel cancer cases among younger people

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16 h. ago Bowel cancer symptoms that are hard to spot but you should never ignore

As researchers investigate the rise of bowel cancer cases in young people, it's important to know the signs and symptoms of the disease and when to seek medical attention

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18 h. ago Bowel cancer in young people is on the rise. Childhood toxin exposure could be the cause

There are around 2,600 new bowel cancer cases in people aged 25-49 in the UK every year

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28 h. ago Bowel cancer breakthrough as scientists discover possible cause behind spike in young people

Scientists believe they may have found a bacterial toxin in E.coli which leaves behind specific patterns of DNA mutation which are present in bowel cancer especially among young people

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33 h. ago Huge breakthrough as scientists pinpoint cause of colon cancer in young people... with 100,000 exposed yearly

A common bacterial toxin may be to blame for America's colon cancer epidemic, a bombshell study from the University of California San Diego suggests.

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34 h. ago Toxin produced by E. coli ‘could be driving bowel cancer rates in young people’

Scientists are trying to solve the puzzle of why rates of bowel cancer are rising among the under-50s worldwide.

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34 h. ago Bowel cancer in young people is on the rise. This toxin could be the cause

There are around 2,600 new bowel cancer cases in people aged 25-49 in the UK every year

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4 d. ago The Guardian view on a new deal for travel in Europe: bring back student exchanges | Editorial

The EU is expected to push for special youth visas at next month’s summit. Sir Keir Starmer should say yesStrong hints that a rebranded “youth opportunity scheme” will top the EU’s wishlist at next month’s EU-UK summit are good news for anyone who regrets the diminished travel opportunities that were one result of Brexit. Rising expectations of new European train routes – possibly including direct trains from London to Italy – can only add to the appeal of a potential rule change.There were more consequential impacts of Brexit than restrictions on travel. The disruption of trade, which is predicted by the Office for Budget Responsibility to cause a 4% reduction in long-run productivity, is far more significant economically. Drug shortages continue to create risks to people’s health, and cause problems for doctors and pharmacists. Cancer research and trials have also been badly affected, according to a new report, because of the increased difficulty of attracting scientists and fundi...

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5 d. ago England and Wales' cancer capitals revealed: Interactive map of 36,000 neighbourhoods lays bare how many people are dying of cancer in YOUR area

MailOnline's investigation - presented below in an interactive map - analysed every fatality recorded in 2023. It divides the two nations into 36,000 districts.

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8 d. ago Popular cooking ingredient used by millions linked to breast cancer, warns top doctor

Linoleic acid, which is found in some vegetable oils, has been linked to an aggressive cancer as a professor warned people to use it in moderation to avoid future issues

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8 d. ago Prime cause of colon cancer in under 50s is 'an often overlooked food', warn top medics

World renowned cancer experts are raising the alarm about the often 'overlooked' food that is a prime cause of cancer in people under 50.

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9 d. ago Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw 'honoured' to unveil display for cancer awareness

A display of 797 pairs of trainers have been unveiled near Tower Bridge, London, to symbolise the number of people who die from pancreatic cancer every month in the UK

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1 week ago Free US family planning clinics face ruin after White House freezes funds

Title X, with services like STI tests and cancer screenings, in limbo after Trump administration pauses $66m in fundsMore than 10 days after the Trump administration froze roughly $66m of federal funds that had been earmarked for no- and low-cost family planning services, the providers that had been scheduled to receive that money are staring down the possibility of financial collapse.Title X, the country’s largest federal family planning program, provides clinics across the country with more than $200m each year for services such as contraception, STI tests and cancer screenings. In 2023, more than 2 million people received healthcare through Title X, which helps people regardless of income, age or citizenship status. For many, Title X is their only source of healthcare. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Shameful reason so many young people are being diagnosed with late

If colon cancer is detected and treated in its early stages, the five-year survival rate is approximately 90 percent, while it is around 60 percent if it is diagnosed in its advanced stages.

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1 week ago Shameful reason so many young people being diagnosed with late

If colon cancer is detected and treated in its early stages, the five-year survival rate is approximately 90 percent, while it is around 60 percent if it is diagnosed in its advanced stages.

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1 week ago Con mums and cancer fakers: Expert reveals why people like mother of MasterChef star lie about terminal illness

MasterChef star Graham Hornigold was blindsided by his estranged mother Dionne, who features in Netflix's Con Mum, after she revealed she had terminal cancer - but it was all just a terrible lie.

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1 week ago Early cancer signs and symptoms you should watch for – according to NHS doctor

An NHS doctor has warned that there are some 'unexplained' early symptoms of cancer that you should be aware of, encouraging people to speak to their GP if they're concerned

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2 w. ago Anjelica Huston reveals she was diagnosed with cancer six years ago, but is now ‘in the clear’

The 73-year-old actor was diagnosed after her role in the John Wick franchise, and chose to keep it private – but is now speaking out in case it helps othersAnjelica Huston has revealed she was diagnosed with cancer six years ago, saying she is now “in the clear”.The 73-year-old actor declined to tell People magazine what kind of cancer she had, saying she wanted to keep that private, but did reveal she was diagnosed after the release of her 2019 film John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. Continue reading...

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