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Cancer is rising in younger adults, and scientists can't fully explain why

A major study found that several cancers are rising faster among younger adults in England, even as smoking, diet, and other established risk factors have generally improved. Excess weight explains only part of the increase, leaving scientists searching for other possible causes, including changes in the gut microbiome and early-life exposures.

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Cancer is rising in younger adults, and scientists can't fully explain why
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