Ditching red meat and alcohol can cut risk of bowel, breast and lung cancer, study finds

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Cancer is estimated to impact one in two Scots in their lifetime, according to Cancer Research UK, so doing things to try and reduce risks can be hugely important.

In a bid to identify ways to lessen risk, a new study suggests cutting down on alcohol, red meat and fast food. Co-authored by Newcastle University's Dr Fiona Malcomson and published in the journal Cancer, the research concluded that lifestyle-based recommendations have a tangible impact on lowering your cancer risk.

The scientists suggest that following the 10 World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) lifestyle recommendations can help cut risk of a diagnosis, with the more recommendations followed the lesser the chances of cancer later in life.

The advice includes maintaining a healthy weight, eating and drinking a diet rich in wholegrains, fruit, vegetables ad pulses, with these choses helping to reduce risk of illnesses such as bowel, breast and lung cancer, reports ChronicleLive.