A study has found that those who drank free milk supplied at schools have a reduced risk of bowel cancer.
Cow's Milk-Retracing Footsteps In Time
Encyclopedia section of medindia explains about the consumption of cows milk, which dates back to about 6000 to 8000 B.C.
Encyclopedia section of medindia explains about the consumption of cows milk, which dates back to about 6000 to 8000 B.C.
"Although calcium supplementation in adults has been shown to reduce the risk of recurrent adenoma, the effect of childhood dietary calcium on their initial development is not known," the New Zealand Herald quoted the authors as writing.
Cox said, "The research team is currently planning further research which, if funding can be obtained, could confirm that the provision of milk at school can significantly reduce the risk of bowel cancer in future generations."
Types of Milk - Welcome to the world of milk
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives a general info about Welcome to the world of milk
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives a general info about Welcome to the world of milk
The study appears in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
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Calcium and Vitamin Supplements
Calcium and vitamin supplements are taken to provide the body with the ''required'' nutrients. Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. Vitamins are very important nutrients for the body.
Calcium and vitamin supplements are taken to provide the body with the ''required'' nutrients. Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. Vitamins are very important nutrients for the body.
Keyhole Bowel Cancer Surgery is Safe and Effective, 5-year Results Show
Researchers from the University of Leeds say that laparoscopic or 'keyhole' surgery is a safe, effective way of removing bowel tumours and should be offered to all patients
Researchers from the University of Leeds say that laparoscopic or 'keyhole' surgery is a safe, effective way of removing bowel tumours and should be offered to all patients
