
Long-distance running tied to higher risk of colon cancer, early study suggests
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A Virginia study found 15% of marathon and ultramarathon runners had advanced colon adenomas, compared to just 1-2% in their age group.
Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.
To dig deeper, he launched a study of runners who had completed at least five marathons or two ultramarathons, excluding those with family history or other known risk factors.
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