Research published in JAMA has revealed that colorectal cancer has now become the primary reason for cancer fatalities among Americans younger than 50 — a remarkable change over the last ten years. Most individuals show no signs of the disease. The study attributes this trend to the consumption of ultra-processed foods, inadequate fiber consumption, and increasing rates of obesity. Screening is recommended to commence at age 45 for the majority of adults in the US — early diagnosis can be life-saving.
