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New e-Learning course on cancer prevention

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New e-Learning course on cancer prevention

Why our new e-Learning course is a must for health professionals

Awareness not enough to prevent obesity

Ten years of YouGov surveys reveal that while awareness on the link between obesity and cancer is increasing, obesity rates still remain high in the UK

Life as a dietitian

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Life as a dietitian

Ever thought, ‘what do dietitians do?’ Marina gives us an insight

The 2.6 Challenge: saving UK charities

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The 2.6 Challenge: saving UK charities

Want to be part of something bigger?

Obesity and coronavirus (COVID-19)

Obesity and coronavirus (COVID-19)

What are the links between obesity and COVID-19?

Shout-out for Mother’s Day!

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Shout-out for Mother’s Day!

Giving you a chance to honour your Mum wherever you are

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) guidance

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) guidance

Reliable sources of information on what steps we should all be taking to protect ourselves and others

Women in science: standing on the shoulders of giants

Women in science: standing on the shoulders of giants

Daphne Katsikioti and Marina Plyta share their experiences of being women working in nutrition research

Governments failing to protect child rights by not restricting junk food marketing

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Governments failing to protect child rights by not restricting junk food marketing

Confused about red meat headlines in the news?

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Confused about red meat headlines in the news?

We share what we all need to know about how eating red and processed meat can affect our risk of getting cancer.

Eating fish may lower risk of bowel cancer

Eating fish may lower risk of bowel cancer

Eating more fish could reduce your risk of bowel (colorectal) cancer, according to new research published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology

What actually happens at the World Health Assembly?

What actually happens at the World Health Assembly?

Acronyms, changing agendas and crafting statements: Margarita shares what it’s like at the WHA