"Uncovering the Link: Oral Bacteria's Role in Rising Colon Cancer Cases"

New research suggests that high levels of three gut bacteria—fusobacterium, clostridium, and shewanella—are linked to aggressive colon cancer in young people, possibly due to diets high in processed foods and low in fiber, fruit, and vegetables. Testing for these bacteria could aid in diagnosing those at risk. Colon cancer diagnoses among under-50s have reached epidemic levels, with poor diets also linked to a rise in digestive tract cancers. The study also found that certain probiotic bacteria may reduce the risk of developing aggressive colon cancer. Other factors such as antibiotics, obesity, and changes in the gut microbiome are being investigated as potential causes for the increasing incidence of early-onset colon cancer.