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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

Skipping breakfast and snacking on sugary and fatty foods could be fuelling Britain's rising obesity rates among the under 25s according to new findings. Skipping breakfast and snacking on sugary and fatty foods could be fuelling Britain's rising obesity rates among the under 25s according to new findings.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 28 March 2008

28 March 2008

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Protein hormone in body fat clue to breast cancer spread

Scientists have discovered how low levels of a protein hormone found in body fat, plays a crucial role in tumour growth and spread. Their findings are published in a paper in the British Journal of Cancer today (Tuesday). Scientists have discovered how low levels of a protein hormone found in body fat, plays a crucial role in tumour growth and spread. Their findings are published in a paper in the British Journal of Cancer today (Tuesday).

by Cancer Research UK | News | 22 January 2008

22 January 2008

Studies have shown that bowel cancer is more common amongst people who eat a large amount of red and processed meat. But what's behind the link? Studies have shown that bowel cancer is more common amongst people who eat a large amount of red and processed meat. But what's behind the link?

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 12 November 2007

12 November 2007

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UK failing to eat 5 a day

Nearly two thirds of people across the UK are failing to eat the recommended five daily portions of fruit and vegetables - according to research released today. Nearly two thirds of people across the UK are failing to eat the recommended five daily portions of fruit and vegetables - according to research released today.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 21 September 2007

21 September 2007