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Grapefruit! What’s the score?

17 July 2007

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Philip Schofield voted Britain's favourite breakfast smoothie

Silver-tongued, silver-haired Philip Schofield has won the battle of the presenters to be crowned Britainїs favourite breakfast smoothie by UK women. Philip topped the poll which was commissioned by Cancer Research UK in support of Britainїs Biggest Breakfast, a fundraising campaign taking place throughout March to raise awareness of the links between diet and cancer and to raise vital funds for research into the disease. Silver-tongued, silver-haired Philip Schofield has won the battle of the presenters to be crowned Britainїs favourite breakfast smoothie by UK women. Philip topped the poll which was commissioned by Cancer Research UK in support of Britainїs Biggest Breakfast, a fundraising campaign taking place throughout March to raise awareness of the links between diet and cancer and to raise vital funds for research into the disease.

28 February 2007

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Britain warned that obesity epidemic will cause thousands more cases of cancer

Cancer Research UK today put Britain on a warning that the rising tide of obesity could result in as many 12,000 cases of weight related cancer diagnosed annually 2010. Cancer Research UK today put Britain on a warning that the rising tide of obesity could result in as many 12,000 cases of weight related cancer diagnosed annually 2010.

5 December 2006

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Children inherit their taste for meat and fish but not vegetables

Young children inherit their liking for roast lamb or fish pie from their parents but any enjoyment of vegetables and puddings is more likely to be influenced by their environment. Young children inherit their liking for roast lamb or fish pie from their parents but any enjoyment of vegetables and puddings is more likely to be influenced by their environment.

13 June 2006

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No clinical evidence for Vitamin C cancer claim warns Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK has warned that a report suggesting large doses of vitamin C may help tackle cancer is potentially misleading. Cancer Research UK has warned that a report suggesting large doses of vitamin C may help tackle cancer is potentially misleading.

29 March 2006

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Diet rich in fish may reduce the spread of prostate cancer

Eating foods such as fish that are rich in omega 3 fats might help prevent the spread of prostate cancer to other parts of the body, according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Tuesday 21 March 2006). Eating foods such as fish that are rich in omega 3 fats might help prevent the spread of prostate cancer to other parts of the body, according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Tuesday 21 March 2006).

21 March 2006

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Switching to vegetarianism keeps weight down

Meat-eaters who switch to vegetarianism gain less weight over a five year period than people who make no changes to their dietary habits according to a new study published* today (13 March). Meat-eaters who switch to vegetarianism gain less weight over a five year period than people who make no changes to their dietary habits according to a new study published* today (13 March).

14 March 2006

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Scientists find more support for red meat cancer link

Analysis of data from a major international cancer study has uncovered more evidence of a link between a diet high in red meat and increased cancer risk. Analysis of data from a major international cancer study has uncovered more evidence of a link between a diet high in red meat and increased cancer risk.

1 March 2006

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Cauliflower and broccoli boost cancer protection

Naturally occurring chemicals found in vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage can enhance DNA repair in cells, which may stop them becoming cancerous Naturally occurring chemicals found in vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage can enhance DNA repair in cells, which may stop them becoming cancerous

7 February 2006

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Scientists measure red meat cancer risks

Scientists say that they have identified one of the main links between a diet high in red meat and an increased risk of bowel cancer. Scientists say that they have identified one of the main links between a diet high in red meat and an increased risk of bowel cancer.

3 February 2006

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5/5/5 is fiver day

Three quarters of people in the UK are not eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day that can help reduce the risk of cancer, according to new statistics1 revealed today, by Cancer Research UK. Three quarters of people in the UK are not eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day that can help reduce the risk of cancer, according to new statistics1 revealed today, by Cancer Research UK.

4 May 2005

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Diet and cancer - the story so far

Diet is responsible for up to 80,000 cases of cancer each year in the UK, according to a leading researcher speaking at Cancer Research UK's conference in Harrogate. Diet is responsible for up to 80,000 cases of cancer each year in the UK, according to a leading researcher speaking at Cancer Research UK's conference in Harrogate.

18 May 2004