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Study Links Common Cooking Oils to Colon Cancer Risk

1/1/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Gut reveals a troubling connection between cooking oils, such as sunflower and canola, and a heightened risk of colon cancer for those aged 30 to 85. Researchers urge a shift to healthier alternatives like olive and avocado oil. Compounding these concerns, the presence of 'forever chemicals' in food raises alarming health implications.

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A groundbreaking study in Gut reveals a troubling connection between cooking oils, such as sunflower and canola, and a heightened risk of colon cancer for those aged 30 to 85. Researchers urge a shift to healthier alternatives like olive and avocado oil. Compounding these concerns, the presence of 'forever chemicals' in food raises alarming health implications.