Cancer is rising in younger adults. Faster biological aging may help explain why

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Cancer rates are rising in adults under 55, and new research suggests accelerated biological aging may be one piece of the puzzle.

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  • Cancer rates are rising in adults under 55, and new research suggests accelerated biological aging may be one piece of the puzzle.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:47:07 UTC.

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