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There’s a new leading cause of cancer death among people under 50, study finds (Colorectal) (thehill.com)
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[–] victorz@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

And why is that the leading cause? How can I prevent it?

[–] RegularJoe@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

The release did not detail potential reasons for this rise in colorectal cancer deaths, though a representative for the ACS told NewsNation that researchers were looking into “diet and obesity for sure.”

This echoes previous findings from the ACS, as well as the opinions of medical experts who attribute at least some instances of colon cancer in young adults to “diet, decreased exercise and poor lifestyle choices like increased smoking or drinking,” Dr. Dana Hayden, a colon and rectal surgery specialist with UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin, said in 2023.

“But there are definitely some other factors that could be related to genetics, that could be related to tumor biology,” Hayden added. “So, we are trying to work very quickly to figure this out.”

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

Thanks, Joe! 🙏

[–] altphoto@lemmy.today 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Its 100% this stuff for many people:

I ended up with hemorrhoids and heartburn because of this addictive shit. It should be off the market and illegal.

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

I visited America a few times during the mid naughties and early tens, and when I was there I believed Doritos and American snacks were pretty good. After not having them for many years, I tried some again here in Europe after seeing them in the shelves here (for some reason; I guess "we" love American culture‽).

God they taste artificial compared to our snacks. Freaking disgusting. Night and day comparison.

But yeah, I guess you're right. Unhealthy and addictive snacks. Although does it necessarily mean it's carcinogenic?

[–] altphoto@lemmy.today 2 points 4 days ago

Thry have very strong acids.