One analysis has shown that young Canadians born during the 1980s are at nearly three times higher risk of developing colorectal cancer before age 50 than were previous generations.

For survivors of colorectal cancer, a training program based on short periods of high intensity exercise stimulates the production of inflammatory cytokine molecules which act against cancers and can thus reduce the risk of recurrence of the disease. 

Two recent studies have established a link between the elevated consumption of processed foods (which are loaded with fat, sugar and salt) and an increase in the risk for many cancers.

A recent analysis confirmed that regular physical exercise is indispensable for the prevention and for the treatment of several types of cancers.

A fascinating recent study suggests that a dietary intake reduced in one single amino acid, methionine, decreases the growth of colorectal tumors and improves their response to anti-cancer treatments.

It is estimated that by 2050 we will need 50% more food to enable human survival worldwide. This is an enormous challenge because our current model, based on intensive livestock farming, is increasingly being blamed for its devastating effects on the climate and our ecosystem. Is it possible that alternative protein sources which are energy-efficient and produce few pollutants, such as insects, could provide a useful solution?

Obesity is a risk factor for cancer, but researchers are only now unfurling the exact mechanisms behind this connection. A new study looks at how obesity might scupper the immune system's ability to attack tumour cells.