Drinking a large glass of milk a day could reduce the risk of bowel cancer by nearly a fifth, according to a new study funded by Cancer Research UK.The study, published in the journal Nature Communications,

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They also found more evidence that consuming too much alcohol and processed meat has the opposite effect, increasing the risk of the disease. Cancer charities say having a healthy, balanced diet, being a healthy weight and stopping smoking were the best ways to lower your risk of bowel cancer.

The healthiest alcoholic drinks contain little sugar or fat. Nutrition experts say the healthiest alcohol to drink in moderation is light beer, champagne.

A glass of milk a day cuts the risk of bowel cancer by almost a fifth, according to the largest study of its kind. Researchers from the University of Oxford say they have found the strongest evidence yet that calcium protects against the deadly disease.