Ultra-processed foods are high in added sugar, oils, fats, and refined starch. These substances can impact the gut microbiome composition unfavorably. ... Read More
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Colorectal Cancer and Young Folks
THE PROPORTION OF COLORECTAL CANCER in people under 55 doubled between 1995 and 2019. The proportion increased from 11 percent in 1995 to 20 percent in 2019. Today we explore the... Read More
The Risks of Dense Breasts
Having dense breasts is common, not a disease or a condition. However, dense breasts may increase the risk of breast cancer and make it more difficult to detect small tumors on a mammogram. If you have dense breasts, your doctor may recommend additional screening tests, such as ultrasound or M.R.I., in addition to mammography.... Read More
Colon Cancer Rise In Young Adults
The colorectal cancer relative survival rate (at least five years after diagnosis) has risen from 50 percent in the mid-1970s to 65 percent from 2012 through 2018. This improvement is partially secondary to better treatment.... Read More
A Cancer-Killing Virus
Triple-negative breast cancer accounts for approximately 10 to 20 percent of all breast cancer cases. It is more likely to affect younger women, African American women, and women with BRCA1 mutations. Treatment options may include chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy. Clinical trials are also exploring new treatments and therapies for TNBC.... Read More
Breast Cancer Risk Dropping
Breast cancer is the most common non-skin malignancy and the second most common cause of cancer death in women in the United States. The disease accounts for nearly one in three (30 percent) cancers in women.... Read More