Low Folate Diets Found To Increase Risk Of Colorectal Cancer
14th Nov 2006, 15:34 GMT
A new study by scientists at the MUHC has revealed that a diet low in folate may increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Published in the scientific journal Cancer Research today, the study not only illustrates a way to prevent the disease but also provides further insight into the mechanisms of the disease, which could lead to novel therapies.
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