Colorectal cancer stands as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with dietary habits playing a significant role in its development. Recent research from the University of South Florida (USF) and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute has identified a potential link between the Western diet—characterized by high consumption of ultra-processed foods and unhealthy oils—and the chronic inflammation that fosters tumor growth.
Supported by a five-year, $3.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, the research team has made significant strides in understanding colorectal cancer. Their initial study investigates how processed foods may impede the body’s natural healing processes. The findings are published in the journal Gut.
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