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Why prevention must lead the way after the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health

We were in New York to advocate for cancer prevention at the United Nations. World leaders met to discuss how to reduce the global burden of non-communicable diseases.

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AI cancer support and prostate cancer exercise trial among projects awarded new funding

Regular Grant Programme graphic showing the spread of 16 grants awarded

AI cancer support and prostate cancer exercise trial among projects awarded new funding

16 projects awarded funding in World Cancer Research Fund International’s Regular Grant Programme, plus 6 INSPIRE grants for early career investigators.

Social determinants of health: why do they matter for cancer prevention and treatment?

A photo of a card showing the social determinants of health

Social determinants of health: why do they matter for cancer prevention and treatment?

The likelihood of developing and dying from a preventable cancer varies markedly in people, and in ways that are unequal and unfair.

What is SAD and are you affected?

What is SAD and are you affected?

Seasonal affective disorder can make us struggle during the winter months. The good news is there are things you can do to reduce the impact of SAD

10 healthy pasta dishes

Marmite pasta with porcini and lemon breadcrumbs

10 healthy pasta dishes

To celebrate World Pasta Day, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite healthy recipes to inspire you!

We’ve been nominated for Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Control Award

We’ve been nominated for Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Control Award

Supermarket swizz: how we’re tempted to spend big on unhealthy food

Supermarket swizz: how we’re tempted to spend big on unhealthy food

Find out the tricks that supermarkets use to make us buy too much junk food, and check out our dietitian’s tips for a more mindful shop.

Meet the researcher: Clare Collins

Meet the researcher: Clare Collins

Clare is a Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and an expert in personalised nutrition. As well as writing for World Cancer Research Fund, she also writes for The Conversation

Cancer prevention is front-page news

Cancer prevention is front-page news

Cancer prevention is at last rising up the international media and policy agenda, with 3 major stories in the Guardian newspaper in September

Don’t share your sugar! Top tips for a healthier Halloween

Children, dressed for halloween, helping themselves to sweets

Don’t share your sugar! Top tips for a healthier Halloween

Worried about bucketloads of sugar at Halloween? The spooky season can mean treat overload, but we pull out a few tricks to help you have a healthy Halloween – and they work for the rest of the year too!

Ultra-processed foods: we should be guided by facts not fear

A selection of ultra processed foods on a kitchen counter

Ultra-processed foods: we should be guided by facts not fear

Ultra-processed foods have been all over the news lately. Headlines suggest they’re terrible for our health and we should steer clear. But although the click-bait stories may pique our interest, it’s certainly not the whole story.

Is it worth taking supplements – and can they prevent cancer?

Is it worth taking supplements – and can they prevent cancer?

Should we take vitamins or are we doing more harm than good? Health expert Matt Lambert looks at the evidence for adding pills to your diet and whether supplements affect your risk of cancer.

Why WCRF means so much to Joan

Why WCRF means so much to Joan

Joan shares how she follows our Recommendations and explains her generous decision to support our long-term work by including a gift in her Will.

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