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More people under the age of 50 are getting colon cancer — but it’s unclear why. A doctor who researches the link between the disease and our gut microbes has a theory. “I don’t want to give the message that microbes are the entire thing. But we know that there are significant correlations between how much we have of various …

Alarmingly, colon cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults, with millennials facing double the risk compared to those born in 1950. Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab highlights rectal bleeding, unexplained abdominal pain, persistent fatigue, and changes in bowel habits as critical warning signs. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment. Colon cancer, which was common in older adults, is, however, increasingly being …