Bowel cancer, or colorectal cancer, begins in the large intestine, affecting the colon and rectum. Researchers will investigate resveratrol, a natural compound in grapes, blueberries, raspberries, and ...

The study will use a purified form of the natural compound, with the trial also testing if drugs like aspirin and metformin can prevent the disease.

A major new trial has begun that will see scientists explore if a chemical mostly found in red grapes and products made from the grapes like wine can help prevent bowel cancer. The study called ...