A new study published in the journal Gut has found that treatment with a specific type of omega-3 fatty acid can help reduce precancerous bowel polyps as well as the current treatment Celebrex in people who have a high genetic risk for bowel cancer. Experts say this is promising news, since Celebrex is sometimes linked to increased heart risks.
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