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

Countries heading to UN have chance to be bolder on cancer
This year’s UN High-Level Meeting focuses on NCDs. It’s an opportunity for countries to make cancer prevention a priority, so what commitments are we advocating for?

Five things we learnt from WHO’s 150th Executive Board meeting
After a busy week at the WHO 150th Executive Board, here are our five takeaways from the bumper agenda

The impact of COVID-19 on cancer screening and treatment
Around the world, countries have focused resources on tackling COVID-19. What has that meant for cancer screening and treatment?

Why fad diets won’t protect you against cancer
Have you ever tried to lose weight? Have you ever been tempted to try a fad diet that promises rapid weight loss – often without much effort from you?

A year in review
The Policy and Public Affairs team’s new year resolution for 2021 pledged to keep everyone updated on what we’ve been up to through blogs, vlogs and social media. As 2021 draws to a close, we reflect on our achievements

Massage and cancer: is it safe and what are the potential benefits?
Can a person with cancer have a massage? Can massage spread cancer? We asked expert John Holman to explain oncology massage and answer people’s fears.

Touched by cancer, moved by music
Bolton Cancer Voices have found a way to embrace living with cancer through song. We met their founder, Karen Elliott, to find out more

How healthy is your Christmas dinner?
You may be surprised by the number of calories in a Christmas dinner – but there are hidden health benefits to turkey with all the trimmings

Do Argentines know what they are eating? After the newly enacted Healthy Eating Law they will
The civil society-led nationwide campaign requesting Congress approve the draft bill on front-of-pack labeling had the slogan “Don’t be blinded”
We announce record grant funding

Men: it’s time to get serious about our health
Men have to stop ignoring medical symptoms – early intervention can save lives
Call to protect children from the marketing of nutritionally poor food

What are the best fats and oils for cooking?
All you need to know about fats and oils, including the difference between saturated and unsaturated, the healthiest oil for salad dressings and the best oil for cooking