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Old cancer related myths busted by new research

Posted on : 2005-01-12| Author : Martin Booth
News Category : Health

Two new studies related to cancer research recently concluded and had their reports published in the Journal of American Research Association (JAMA). Both serve as eye-openers to people who have held myths about cancer and how it is formed.

One study concluded that having a regular diet that largely consisted of red meat greatly increased the chances of developing colorectal cancers by a considerable degree. This research was conducted by the American Cancer Society of Atlanta.

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