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09/16/2018 / By Ralph Flores

High-fat diet found to stimulate cell growth in the colon, increasing risk of colon cancer

A high-fat diet can make the cells of your intestinal lining prone to cancer, according to a study published in Nature. These results bolster the long-standing claim stating that obesity and a high-fat, high-calorie diet are salient factors for many types of cancer. The paper, titled “High-fat diet enhances stemness and tumorigenicity of intestinal progenitors”, […]

09/13/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Uh oh, scientists say that certain iron supplements can lead to colon cancer

Taking iron supplements is well and good, especially for women. But as it turns out, not all supplements are created equal, as some may actually do more harm than good. Researchers from Sweden and the U.K. found that two iron compounds, used commonly in iron supplements and additives, can increase the biomarkers for colon cancer, […]

04/22/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

“Young onset” colon cancer has quadrupled in the past two decades: One woman, 34, thought it was indigestion caused by stress

If you thought colon cancer was one of those diseases that you only need to worry about once you’ve reached an advanced age, we’ve got some sobering news for you: Millennials have a four-times greater chance of developing rectal tumors and double the risk of having colon tumors. These numbers are only expected to get […]

03/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Diets known for promoting inflammation in the body also found to increase risk of colon cancer

Foods that promote inflammation in the body, such as red meat and refined grains, have been revealed to also increase the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a report published on the website NutraIngredients.com. Although inflammation is needed by the body to protect itself from harmful stimuli and start the healing process, it also plays […]

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