A new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals a rising incidence of appendix cancer among younger generations. Generations X and older millennials show significantly higher rates compared to those born in the 1940s, a trend mirroring similar increases in other cancers. While still rare, the findings highlight a concerning "birth cohort" effect, suggesting environmental factors may be increasing cancer risk in more recent generations.

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