Diet and weight loss may cut colon cancer risk, study finds
NCT ID NCT04753359
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a Mediterranean diet, weight loss, or both could lower colorectal cancer risk in 180 obese African Americans aged 45-75. Participants followed one of four plans for six months, and researchers measured changes in bile acids, gut bacteria, and cell activity linked to cancer. The goal was to see if these lifestyle changes could help prevent the disease.
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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