India, Feb. 18 -- Colorectal cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the colon or rectum grow uncontrollably, forming tumors that can spread to other parts of the body if left untreated. It is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for over 10 percent of all cancer diagnoses, according to the World Health Organization.
A recent study conducted by Massachusetts General Brigham suggests that live bacteria in yogurt may help lower the risk of several diseases, including colorectal cancer.
To reach this conclusion, the study analyzed data from the Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study Trusted Source, which have followed more than 100,000 female nurses since 1976 and 51,000 male health workers since 1986.
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