The foods contributing to colon cancer crisis, according to top doctor

Doctors have ramped up their warnings over how ultra-processed foods could be contributing to the surge of colon cases in young people.

And while candy, chips and processed meats have gotten the most attention recently, there is a growing number of people who report .

Gastroenterologist at the University of Miami Dr Maria Abreu, who was recently awarded a grant to study this phenomenon, believes part of the problem is the amount of emulsifiers in modern foods, including those that are in healthy products, such as low-fat yogurts, light salad dressings and peanut butter.

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