Bees fight cancer.

HONEY may help prevent cancer, say researchers.

Scientists found bee products - including honey, royal jelly and even venom - reduce the size and growth rate of tumours when given by mouth or injection.

Professor Ivan Basic, of the University of Zagreb in Croatia, admitted it was not clear how they attacked cancer.

But he said tests suggested flavonoid chemicals in bee products cause 'cell suicide'.

Treated mice survived up to 150 days, compared with 33 days for those left untreated.

Prof Basic said: 'Flavonoids can be found in most vegetables, but the concentration in bee products is very high.'