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Broccoli

Nothing excites health journalists more than a story about the latest “superfood”. And this week it's broccoli. Nothing excites health journalists more than a story about the latest “superfood”. And this week it's broccoli.

by Kat Arney | Analysis | 21 July 2008

21 July 2008

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Adopting just two aspects of the Mediterranean diet can cut the risk of developing cancer by 12 per cent - research published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Wednesday) reveals. Adopting just two aspects of the Mediterranean diet can cut the risk of developing cancer by 12 per cent - research published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Wednesday) reveals.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 2 July 2008

2 July 2008

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Cancer Research UK scientists have shown that it may soon be possible to offer women a genetic test to assess their risk of breast cancer which could aid early diagnosis for those at high risk of the disease. Their findings are revealed in the New England Journal of Medicine* today (Wednesday). Cancer Research UK scientists have shown that it may soon be possible to offer women a genetic test to assess their risk of breast cancer which could aid early diagnosis for those at high risk of the disease. Their findings are revealed in the New England Journal of Medicine* today (Wednesday).

by Cancer Research UK | News | 25 June 2008

25 June 2008

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Scientists are testing a new way of detecting lung cancer at an early stage in people at greatest risk of developing the disease. Scientists are testing a new way of detecting lung cancer at an early stage in people at greatest risk of developing the disease.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 8 May 2008

8 May 2008

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Less than one in five people can name the three cancers screened for by the NHS screening programme - new figures reveal today. Less than one in five people can name the three cancers screened for by the NHS screening programme - new figures reveal today.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 27 February 2008

27 February 2008