Colon Cancer on the Rise

What is to blame for the alarming rise of THIS cancer in young people? I’m Tomi Lahren, more next. Colon cancer used to be thought of as an older person issue, but not anymore. According to the American Cancer Society, In the US, the number of people under 55 being diagnosed has nearly doubled over the past decade, and more people are dying from the disease each year. But it’s not just the US that’s struggling with this phenomenon, colorectal cancer is now on the rise among young people in at least 27 countries. So what is to blame? Well researchers say it could be a toxin called “Colibactin” which comes from certain strains of E. coli that live in the colon and rectum. The jury is still out on exactly what causes this but possible and connecting factors include mode of birth, breastfeeding, antibiotic use and..this one is most troubling…ultra-processed foods. It’s a good thing HHS Secretary RFK Jr is on a mission to Make America Healthy Again. Part of that mission includes banning certain food dyes and pushing for fewer additives in our food supply! We’ve got to start somewhere! I’m Tomi Lahren and you can watch my show "Tomi Lahren is Fearless" at ⁠Outkick.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices