Summary:
- Colon cancer, traditionally considered an older person's disease, is now being diagnosed in younger adults at an alarming rate.
- Researchers believe that changes in the gut microbiome during infancy, such as lack of exposure to certain bacteria or early exposure to antibiotics, may be contributing to this trend.
- Maintaining a healthy gut through diet, exercise, and avoiding unnecessary antibiotic use could help reduce the risk of developing colon cancer later in life.