Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk

Consuming Calcium-Rich Foods Reduces Risk Of Bowel Cancer
Consuming foods rich in calcium such as milk and yoghurt significantly reduces the risk of developing bowel cancer, according to a new study.
A glass of milk's worth of calcium has been linked to a lower colorectal cancer risk. Here are 6 foods you might not know contain the mineral.
In a study of 542,000 women, consuming the amount of calcium found in a glass of milk a day was linked to a lower colorectal cancer risk Foods such as figs and tofu also contain the mineral.
Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk - study
They also found more evidence that consuming too much alcohol and processed meat has the opposite effect, increasing the risk of the disease. Cancer charities say having a healthy, balanced diet, being a healthy weight and stopping smoking were the best ways to lower your risk of bowel cancer.
Daily calcium intake cuts colon cancer risk, study says
Pour yourself a glass of milk and pop open the yogurt. New research shows a large serving of calcium-rich food or drink a day can cut the risk of colorectal cancer. Health reporter Katherine Ward has what you need to know.
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