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Latest news, updates and blogs from World Cancer Research Fund.

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Are seed oils good or bad for our health?

Seed oils such as sunflower, rapeseed and sesame oil are found in everything from salad dressings to stir-fries. But with mixed messages in the media, people can be left wondering: are these oils helpful or harmful to our health?

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Expert nutritionists share recipes to help you cut down on junk food 
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Expert nutritionists share recipes to help you cut down on junk food 

Junk food is designed to make us want to eat it again and again. But these recipes from expert nutritionists can help you enjoy much healthier alternatives

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Following our Recommendations reduces cancer risk
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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
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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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How to make healthy bao buns at home
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How to make healthy bao buns at home

Ever heard of a bao bun, or wondered what one is? Mélanie delves into its origins, tries to make them and explores different delicious fillings.

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Chocolate named UK’s favourite junk food with crisps in second place
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Chocolate named UK’s favourite junk food with crisps in second place

Chocolate has topped the charts as the UK’s favourite junk food, according to a poll commissioned by World Cancer Research Fund.

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Storing up a crisis: urgent action needed on childhood obesity
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Storing up a crisis: urgent action needed on childhood obesity

Evidence shows that children living with overweight and obesity now risk serious life-limiting and life-threatening health problems later in life. What’s being done?

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We launch a new helpline for people living with cancer
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We launch a new helpline for people living with cancer

We’re expanding our support services by launching a new helpline, which offers up-to-date, reliable nutritional information for people living with and beyond cancer.

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What’s the science behind dumping junk food?
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What’s the science behind dumping junk food?

Whether we call it junk food, fast food, takeaways or ‘treats’, everyone in the UK eats food that is tasty but low in nutritional value

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How to make pizza healthy
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How to make pizza healthy

Most pizza is ultra-processed – and we should eat less of this type of food. But if you make your own, it can be a much healthier choice and the possibilities are endless.

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Are plant-based meat alternatives better for us?
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Are plant-based meat alternatives better for us?

Plant-based food replicates the taste of nuggets, burgers & sausages using plants or fungus. They’re increasingly popular – but are they any healthier?

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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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Meet the researcher: Alina Vrieling
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Meet the researcher: Alina Vrieling

Alina is a bladder cancer Assistant Prof and passionate about our health

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