Diet and weight loss may cut colon cancer risk, study finds
NCT ID NCT04753359
First seen May 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a Mediterranean diet and weight loss can lower the risk of colorectal cancer in obese African American adults aged 45-75. Participants followed either a Mediterranean diet, a weight loss program, both, or no change for 6 months. Researchers measured changes in bile acids, gut bacteria, and gene activity in the colon to see if these factors could reduce cancer risk.
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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