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Jacob Phillips

Why being a vegetarian can cut your risk of cancer by up to 25%

A vegetarian diet can reduce the risk of cancer - (Pexels)

Vegetarians and vegans are much less likely to develop a range of cancers, a detailed diet study has discovered.

The research study looking at 80,000 people in North America has found that vegetarians had a 12% lower risk of developing cancer than meat eaters.

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