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People who are more physically active have a 10% lower risk of developing colorectal cancer compared to those who are less active, based on standardized activity measurements.

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Identifying Metabolomic Mediators of the Physical Activity and Colorectal Cancer Relationship

Case-Control Study
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2025 Apr 3

This study found that people who move more have a slightly lower chance of getting colon cancer, and the numbers match what the claim says. It also found some body chemicals that might explain why being active helps.

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Identifying Metabolomic Mediators of the Physical Activity and Colorectal Cancer Relationship

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DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-24-1390

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