Marathon Runners May Have Higher Colon Cancer Risk - Medscape
Google News • 12/16/2025 – 12/18/2025
Summary
Marathon runners may have a higher risk of colon cancer, according to a report from Medscape. The information suggests a potential link between marathon running and increased colon cancer risk.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
75d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1755
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1755/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1755/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 75 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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