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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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How can I eat healthily and cheaply?
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How can I eat healthily and cheaply?

Even when you’re struggling with the cost of living, our tips – and free cookbook – can help you enjoy a nutritious meal for less

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Less survivable cancers and what can be done about them
The 6 less survivable cancers: brain tumours, lung cancer, liver cancer, oesophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer and stomach cancer

Less survivable cancers and what can be done about them

Just 6 cancer types are responsible for almost half of cancer deaths in the UK. So why do they get less research funding?

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A happy Christmas doesn’t have to be a boozy Christmas
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A happy Christmas doesn’t have to be a boozy Christmas

Despite what industry adverts want you to think, alcohol spreads more harm than happiness

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How we help health professionals like you
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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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Preventing cancer through policy in 2022: our year in numbers
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Preventing cancer through policy in 2022: our year in numbers

We reflect on this year’s achievements, the highs and lows of 2022, and what to expect in 2023

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The surprising nutritional benefits of nuts
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The surprising nutritional benefits of nuts

Are you a health nut? Many people opt to snack on almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, pecans and Brazil nuts, so we examine the health benefits

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Exercise recommended to improve lives of women with breast cancer

Exercise recommended to improve lives of women with breast cancer

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Vote for your favourite Christmas vegetable!
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Vote for your favourite Christmas vegetable!

Help us find the nation’s favourite Christmas vegetable!

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Mouth cancer and what you can do to prevent it
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Mouth cancer and what you can do to prevent it

Did you know that around a third of mouth cancers are linked to an unhealthy diet? For Mouth Cancer Action Month, we explore all the causes

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The Cancer Care Map: sharing resources for people with cancer
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The Cancer Care Map: sharing resources for people with cancer

The Cancer Care Map, run by The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund, is a simple online directory that helps people find cancer support services in their local area.

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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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Meet the researcher: Brigid Lynch
Brigid Lynch

Meet the researcher: Brigid Lynch

Brigid is Associate Professor in cancer epidemiology at the University of Melbourne and sits on our grants panel, helping to choose which projects receive funding.

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