Eating just one apple a day could reduce the risks of bowel cancer by more than a third, say scientists. Research shows that apples appear to have a powerful anti-cancer effect, even for people whose diet is low in other fruit and vegetables. Although it has long been believed that a wide range of fresh foods are needed to protect against cancer, the most recent study - by Polish researchers - suggests that apples provide most, if not all, of the benefit. daily Express, January 11, 2010