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

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?

Ultra-processed food increases cancer rates, new research shows
Nearly 20% rise in ovarian cancer for UPF-heavy diets, worrying research funded by World Cancer Research Fund shows.

Making healthy eating fun for children
With our recipes for children to enjoy eating and cooking, Eat Move Learn programme for families, and Family flavours cookbook, your children will love learning about food

The politics of processed meat
Our Head of Policy and Public Affairs Rebecca Taylor delves into the politics of processed meat in light of WCRF’s UK Cancer Prevention Awareness Week 2023 and the importance of reducing our processed meat consumption to reduce cancer risk.
CO-CREATE project publishes novel methods for youth engagement and benchmarking of national obesity prevention policies

Eating less processed meat reduces bowel cancer risk
New research shows 8,500 bowel cancer deaths per year could be prevented if people stop eating processed meat

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

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.

What is processed meat and why should you worry?
As part of Cancer Prevention Action Week 2023, we’re encouraging people to eat less processed meat and choose something healthier. Ditch and switch!

Differences in cancer incidence and mortality across the globe
As part of a series exploring health inequalities in cancer, we look at global differences in cancer incidence and mortality, and their causes.

World Cancer Day 2023: how we’re working to prevent cancer worldwide
For World Cancer Day, we’re sharing how WCRF works to reduce the global burden of cancer and further our understanding of health inequalities

Mood food: eating to stay healthy and happy
Prof Clare Collins explains how what we eat can dramatically affect our mood, and reveals the many long- and short-term benefits of eating well

Kickstart the new year with a budget-friendly cookbook
Budget bites aims to help people eat healthily amid the cost of living crisis.