Two new studies report worse colorectal cancer survival among patients with lower socioeconomic status, adding weight to a ...

Learn how stool appearance can signal colon cancer. Recognize signs like ribbon-like and pebble-shaped stools, and understand ...

A toxin secreted by cholera bacteria can inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer without causing any measurable damage to the ...

Seattle — Dec. 18, 2025 — Fred Hutch Cancer Center researchers have developed a new tool that enables anyone to immediately assess their colorectal cancer risk online. Called MyGeneRisk, the free, web ...

Colorectal cancer — which includes cancer of the colon and of the rectum — is considered early onset when diagnosed in people under the age of 50. While the majority of diagnoses are still among ...

Increased stiffness of the colon, spurred by chronic inflammation, may encourage the development and progression of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC), a study co-led by UT Southwestern Medical ...

Cases of colorectal cancer in younger adults are climbing worldwide, driven by lifestyle changes and inherited genetic risks. Diet, obesity, and lack of early screening are playing a major role in ...

Researchers note that ultra-processed foods make up 70% of the U.S. food supply Getty Ultra-processed foods are linked to a 45% higher risk of colon cancer in women, according to a new study ...

New research links ultra-processed food with a higher colon cancer risk. The risk jumped 1.5 times in people with diets heavy in ultra-processed foods. Here’s what you need to know to help prevent ...

Women under 50 who eat many ultra-processed foods face up to a 45% higher risk of precancerous colon growths. The Mass General Brigham study linked heavy consumption of these foods to early-onset ...

A new study suggests a strong link between eating ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of developing early signs of colon cancer. Ultra-processed foods include items made with industrial ...