Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Experts Warn: Diet Linked to Rising Cancer Rates

3/27/2025

28 7

Summary

Story summary

Dr. Sermed Mezher sounds the alarm on the dangers lurking in our diets. Charred foods and processed meats, both linked to cancer, pose serious risks, particularly for prostate and bowel cancers. Alcohol, too, is a silent threat, connected to seven different cancer types. Alarmingly, bowel cancer rates are surging among those under 50 in the UK and US.

1 of 1

Story summary

Dr. Sermed Mezher sounds the alarm on the dangers lurking in our diets. Charred foods and processed meats, both linked to cancer, pose serious risks, particularly for prostate and bowel cancers. Alcohol, too, is a silent threat, connected to seven different cancer types. Alarmingly, bowel cancer rates are surging among those under 50 in the UK and US.