6 h. ago Urgent warning over major outbreak of gruesome parasite that causes 'bowel cancer

At least 28 people have been struck down with the microscopic bug in Wales. The infection can pass between animals and humans, as well as from human to human.

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14 h. ago Childhood diet blamed for surge in bowel cancer in young adults

Cases of bowel cancer are rising in younger people and could become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among young adults by 2030, according to a leading professor

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15 h. ago Major supermarket issues urgent recall for chicken over food poisoning fear

Asda is urgently recalling its own-brand chicken breast slices over fears that the product was packaged with an incorrect use-by date.

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2 d. ago Tracy is about to begin chemo and she’s also getting evicted. Welcome to Australia’s housing crisis

The 63-year-old, who may have to live in a camper van, wants to see the major political parties do more for older AustraliansElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastIn three weeks Tracy Adams starts chemotherapy for bowel cancer. She will also be evicted from her home.The 63-year-old has been living in her Queensland rental for five years and, despite her landlords knowing she has just been diagnosed with cancer, they have told her to go.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Dame Deborah James' daughter follows important life lesson her brave mum taught her

Eloise was just 13 when her brave mother sadly died at the age of 40 - five years after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. Now she is stepping into the spotlight to champion Dame Deborah's campaign

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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 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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7 d. 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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7 d. ago Childhood toxin exposure ‘may be factor in bowel cancer rise in under

Researchers say mutations more often found in younger patients’ tumours caused by toxin secreted by E coli strainsChildhood exposure to a toxin produced by bacteria in the bowel may be contributing to the rise of colorectal cancer in under-50s around the world, researchers say.Countries, including some in Europe and Oceania, have witnessed an increase in young adults with bowel cancer in recent decades, with some of the steepest increases reported in England, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and Chile. Continue reading...

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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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1 week ago The only sign of mum's bowel cancer that killed her in a year

Maria Paszkiewicz went to the doctors but was told her symptoms were the ill-effects of a food intolerance. Within eight months she had died from bowel cancer that spread to her liver.

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2 w. ago Patients with advanced skin cancer to test a new vaccine in NHS drive

The programme has already given thousands of patients better access to a personalised vaccine for bowel cancer.

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2 w. ago Paul was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 39... the only sign was a problem millions suffer from every day

Now he's receiving pioneering NHS treatment that has spared him from surgery altogether.

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2 w. ago Urgent warning to pet owners skipping one major thing could be devastating

More than 80% of Brits believe their pet is the greatest love of their life - but many of us are still neglecting to protect our beloved dogs, cats and other furry friends

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3 w. ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in my 20s... doctors wouldn't listen until I told a lie

An Arkansas cafe worker claims that she 'nearly died' after her bowel cancer symptoms were repeatedly dismissed by doctors and diagnosed as IBS.

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