Olive oil may prevent cancer

London - British doctors added olive oil yesterday to the list of foods that may help to prevent colon cancer.

London - British doctors added olive oil yesterday to the list of foods that may help to prevent colon cancer.

A new study by researchers at the University of Oxford adds to the growing body of evidence that shows olive oil, a staple of the Mediterranean diet, is as good as fresh fruit and vegetables in keeping colon cancer at bay.

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