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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Trial to investigate if chemical in red wine can prevent bowel cancer

Professor Karen Brown of the University of Leicester (PA) - (Cancer Research UK)

Scientists will explore if a chemical mostly found in red grapes – and products made from red grapes, such as wine and juice – can help prevent bowel cancer as part of a major new trial.

The study – known as Colo-Prevent – has been hailed as a “unique experiment” which could have “big implications” for people at risk of the disease.

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