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

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Vegetarian diets and cancer

A major new study funded by World Cancer Research Fund has revealed how non-meat diets may help reduce the risk of specific cancer types

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What is processed meat and why should you worry?
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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!

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Differences in cancer incidence and mortality across the globe
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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.

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World Cancer Day 2023: how we’re working to prevent cancer worldwide
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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

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Mood food: eating to stay healthy and happy
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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

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Kickstart the new year with a budget-friendly cookbook
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Kickstart the new year with a budget-friendly cookbook

Budget bites aims to help people eat healthily amid the cost of living crisis.

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How can I eat healthily and cheaply?
A person in a yellow shirt stands by a kitchen worktop with groceries, holding a receipt. In the foreground, there are bananas and tomatoes. An inset image shows a cookbook titled BUDGET BITES: Eat well, spend less.

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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