Cutting out meat may reduce the risk of some cancers, but a major study suggests it could be linked to a higher risk of bowel cancer – particularly for vegans. That ruling followed research showing that eating just two rashers of bacon – around 50g a day – can raise bowel cancer risk by nearly 20 per cent. But they were more likely to develop bowel cancer – with vegans facing a 40 per cent higher risk than meat-eaters. The team also suggested the higher bowel cancer risk seen in vegans may be linked to low calcium intake, a known risk factor. Blood cancer risk was also lower, which researchers linked to healthier body weight, with obesity a major risk factor.

Source: Daily Mail February 27, 2026 07:49 UTC