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Suneeta Sunny

Two Common Drinks And Bowel Cancer: One Reduces Risk By 17%, The Other Raises It By Similar Amount

Sip wisely—two everyday beverages may have dramatically different effects on your risk of bowel cancer. According to a recent study, one drink could slash the risk by 17%, while another might increase it by a similar amount.

The study published in Nature Communications revealed that drinking a glass of milk, a dietary staple for many, reduces the risk of the disease by nearly a fifth, while drinking a glass of wine, a beloved indulgence for many could elevate the risk by 15%. As bowel cancer rates rise globally, these findings shed light on how simple dietary choices might play a crucial role in prevention.

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