India, June 16 -- Colon cancer, once considered a disease that primarily affected older adults, is increasingly being diagnosed in younger people around the world. Years of unhealthy lifestyle habits - such as eating ultra-processed foods, consuming excessive alcohol, chronic stress, poor sleep, and a lack of fibre-rich foods - are believed to play a significant role in raising the risk.

The good news is that nutrition can also be a powerful tool for prevention. Making simple dietary choices that support gut health may offer protective benefits and help lower the risk of colorectal cancer over time.

Dr Joseph Salhab, a Florida-based gastroenterologist and health content creator who specialises in digestive, liver, pancreas and nutrition...