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Colorectal cancer is surging in young people worldwide, study finds. Experts say growing economies and ‘Western lifestyles’ may be to blame.

Cs news5 hours ago011 mins

The rise in colorectal cancer among young people is a “global phenomenon,” according to a new study. While the increase in the number of Americans under 50 being diagnosed with the disease has been reported for a few years, new research published on Dec. 11 in the journal the Lancet Oncology demonstrates how the pattern…

To lower breast cancer risk, combining healthy diet with lifestyle habits is best bet, study suggests

Cs news1 month ago08 mins

Over the past few decades, many studies have investigated the relationship between single foods and nutrients and breast cancer risk. The results have strongly suggested that some dietary components (e.g., vegetables, fibre) are protective while others (e.g., red meat, alcohol) can increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer. These studies, though, don’t consider the combined…