The study was made by the American Institute for Cancer ResearchEating hot dogs, bacon and other processed meat regularly or drinking more than two alcoholic drinks daily may increase the risk of colorectal cancer, a study has warned. The report by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) also found that whole grains, such as brown rice or whole-wheat bread, reduces colorectal cancer risk. The report evaluated the scientific research worldwide on how diet, weight and physical activity affect colorectal cancer risk. It analysed 99 studies, including data on 29 million people, of whom over a quarter of a million were diagnosed with colorectal cancer. "Moreover, limiting alcohol to at most two drinks per day and avoidance or cessation of smoking also lower risk," he said.

Source: dna September 08, 2017 13:07 UTC