12 h. ago This vitamin could slash colon cancer risk by half – but there’s a catch

The potential role of vitamin D in preventing and treating colorectal cancer (CRC) has attracted growing research interest – especially as CRC rates are rising, particularly among younger adults. This isn’t a new area of study. Low vitamin D levels have long been linked to a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer.

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4 d. ago Sinners production designer reveals hidden Chadwick Boseman tribute in Ryan Coogler hit

‘Black Panther’ star died of colon cancer in 2020 after four years of treatment

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4 d. ago Doctors ignored dad's cancer symptom, then he had to have colon removed

Rory was fit and healthy at 36, didn't smoke or drink, ate healthily and exercised regularly

Science

4 d. ago Researches find ‘unexpected connection’ between yoghurt and colon cancer

Yoghurt might not be getting the credit it deserves

Science

5 d. ago Terrifying evidence that infection found in chicken could be driving epidemic of colon cancers

While red and processed meat have been linked to an increased risk of the disease, poultry had, until now, been considered a less risky source of protein.

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8 d. ago I got stage 3 colon cancer at 33... the unglamorous symptom you shouldn't be too embarrassed to get checked

Marisa Peters, a 43-year-old mother-of-three and advocacy worker from California, has revealed the 'unglamorous' stage three colon cancer symptom her doctors ignored for five years.

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8 d. ago New mom diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer reveals the 'unglamorous' symptom doctors ignored

Marisa Peters, a 43-year-old mother-of-three and advocacy worker from California, has revealed the 'unglamorous' stage three colon cancer symptom her doctors ignored for five years.

Science

8 d. ago I'd never been sick or taken medicine and was fit and active. Then I found blood in the worst place possible

Until just two years ago, Marcus Wendling, a 48-year-old small business owner and Ironman champion, had never been sick. But in 2023, he noticed blood in his stool.

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8 d. ago Disturbing link between popular McDonald's order and colon cancer epidemic in young people

After a new study found a potential link between a common food contaminant and colon cancer, experts are sounding the alarm that a decline in food safety could fuel the surge in early-onset cases.

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9 d. ago Gut toxins and 50,000 deaths: The truth behind the rise in colon cancer and the signs to look for

If trends continue, colorectal cancer could become the leading cause of cancer-related death among young adults

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Evidence of alien life, a clue about the rise of bowel cancer, and a new colour? – podcast

Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample discuss three intriguing science stories from the week. From a hint at alien life on a distant planet to a clue in the search for answers over why colon cancer rates are rising in the under 50s, and news from scientists who claim to have found a colour no one has seen beforeAre we alone? New discovery raises hopes of finding alien lifeChildhood toxin exposure ‘may be factor in bowel cancer rise in under-50s’Hue new? Scientists claim to have found colour no one has seen beforeSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Evidence of alien life, a clue about the rise of colon cancer, and a new colour? – podcast

Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample discuss three intriguing science stories from the week. From a hint at alien life on a distant planet, to a clue in the search for answers over why colon cancer rates are rising in the under 50’s, and news from a group of scientists who claim to have experienced a colour no one has ever seen before. Are we alone? New discovery raises hopes of finding alien lifeChildhood toxin exposure ‘may be factor in bowel cancer rise in under-50s’ Continue reading...

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1 week ago TikTok star Dominique McShain dies age 21 following colon cancer diagnosis

TikTok star Dominique McShain, who was diagnosed with colon cancer last year, has died. On April 6, she told her followers she didn't have long left to live

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1 week 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.

Science

1 week ago Key vitamin supplement slashes the risk of colon cancer, study finds

The nutrient, available a supplement for mere pennies a pill, was linked to both reducing the odds of developing the cancer and improving the outcomes among patients that did.

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1 week ago Leading doctor reveals the five key signs of colon cancer amid 'alarming rise' in Gen Z and Millennials being diagnosed

A leading doctor has warned of the five key signs of colon cancer , amid the 'alarming rise' of cases amongst Gen Z and millennials.

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1 week ago Stephen Mangan: ‘With three people in a bed, who goes in the middle?’

The Split actor and children’s author on throuples, using his sons as a focus group, and running the London marathonStephen Mangan, 56, was born in Enfield to Irish parents. He studied law at Cambridge but took a year out to care for his mother, who died of colon cancer aged 45. Weeks after her death, he successfully auditioned for Rada and went on to become a stage actor. His TV breakthrough came in Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years. He has since starred in Green Wing, Episodes and The Split. He co-hosts Landscape and Portrait Artist of the Year on Sky Arts, and a weekly show on Classic FM. He is currently appearing in throuple comedy Unicorn in the West End and is the author of six bestselling children’s books. His seventh is out in May.Your sister Anita illustrates your books. What’s it like working with a sibling? Great fun. Essentially we’re trying to make each other laugh, like we have done since childhood. But because I’m her annoying older brother, I deliberately put things ...

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2 w. ago Annabel Croft slashes £1M off the price of her Surrey 'forever home'

The tennis legend's spouse of thirty years, ex-international yachtsman Mel Coleman, 60, died only 16 weeks after being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in May 2023.

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2 w. 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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