Study: Young adults show accelerated cellular aging, linked to rising early-onset cancer

A new study suggests that today's young people exhibit faster cellular aging than previous generations at the same age, offering a potential explanation for rising cancer rates in younger populations. The findings are preliminary and based on biomarkers, with causality not yet established. If confirmed, this could shift cancer screening guidelines and public health priorities.

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