Evidence also that the risk of colorectal cancer increases with low intake of both non-starchy vegetables and fruit such as cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, and berries, apples and pears. (Source: File Photo) Evidence also that the risk of colorectal cancer increases with low intake of both non-starchy vegetables and fruit such as cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, and berries, apples and pears. Beware, you may be at an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer — the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women, a study has found. While being overweight or obese increased the risk, people who remain physically active were found at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, said the researchers from the the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). Further, evidence also that the risk of colorectal cancer increases with low intake of both non-starchy vegetables and fruit such as cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, and berries, apples and pears.

Source: Indian Express September 08, 2017 08:26 UTC