Mediterranean diet 'cuts cancer'

Adopting just a couple of elements of the Mediterranean diet could cut the risk of cancer by 12%, say scientists. A study of 26,000 Greek people found just using more olive oil alone cut the risk by 9%. The diet, reports the British Journal of Cancer, also includes higher amounts of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and less red meat. The latest study is one of the largest yet to look at the potential impact on cancer of the various parts of this diet.