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Statement on aspartame
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Statement on aspartame

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Dramatic rise in number of cancers caused by obesity
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Dramatic rise in number of cancers caused by obesity

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Following our Recommendations reduces cancer risk

Following our Recommendations reduces cancer risk

Experts at Newcastle University have reviewed evidence of following the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) lifestyle-based recommendations.

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To push cancer prevention further up the agenda, we need a bolder brand

To push cancer prevention further up the agenda, we need a bolder brand

More people in the UK are developing cancer. To support our work in changing that trend, our brand needs to be more recognised, focused and bolder.

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New findings show ‘lack of motivation’ and ‘feeling too tired’ stops Brits from being healthier

New findings show ‘lack of motivation’ and ‘feeling too tired’ stops Brits from being healthier

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CO-CREATE project publishes novel methods for youth engagement and benchmarking of national obesity prevention policies

CO-CREATE project publishes novel methods for youth engagement and benchmarking of national obesity prevention policies

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Eating less processed meat reduces bowel cancer risk
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Eating less processed meat reduces bowel cancer risk

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Tomato shortage: how to eat healthily through the vegetable crisis

Tomato shortage: how to eat healthily through the vegetable crisis

If you rely on tomatoes and salad to get your 5 A DAY then the current shortage of fresh vegetables in UK shops could be a problem – but there are many healthy options still available

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6 in 10 Brits unaware processed meat could increase bowel cancer risk
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6 in 10 Brits unaware processed meat could increase bowel cancer risk

World Cancer Research Fund is encouraging Brits to swap out the bacon in their sarnie.

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How we help health professionals like you

How we help health professionals like you

Our Research and Health Information teams support a wide range of health professionals in sharing our cancer prevention message. Find out more about this area of our work.

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Melissa Mogor wins BNF award
Melissa Mogor accepts a BNF award

Melissa Mogor wins BNF award

WCRF’s Survivorship Programme Manager recognised for her work to encourage healthy eating among people living with and beyond cancer.

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Nutrition and lifestyle FAQs ‘fill the gap’ in provision from healthcare professionals

Nutrition and lifestyle FAQs ‘fill the gap’ in provision from healthcare professionals

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