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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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Eating everyday 'Cupboard Heroes' can save your life
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Eating everyday 'Cupboard Heroes' can save your life

New research from World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) reveals that 97% of Brits already own the foods that could help to prevent cancer

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Learn to love your kitchen cupboard essentials
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Learn to love your kitchen cupboard essentials

There are many benefits to having a well-stocked store cupboard, chock full of essentials such as tinned tomatoes, pasta, tinned tuna, rice and lentils.

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Why you should be eating more pulses
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Why you should be eating more pulses

Beans, peas and lentils are often overlooked as a common ingredient – we’re here to demystify one of the powerhouses of your store cupboard

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Why talking about cancer ‘prevention’ can be tough
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Why talking about cancer ‘prevention’ can be tough

When we talk about anything that’s personal and emotional – such as cancer – the words we use matter

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Coffee and cancer: what’s the latest evidence?
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Coffee and cancer: what’s the latest evidence?

Confusion persists about the safety – and benefits – of drinking coffee, especially in relation to cancer. So what’s the latest evidence? 

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Five things we learnt from WHO’s 150th Executive Board meeting
WHO Executive Director Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus addresses the assembled delegates at WHO EB150

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

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The impact of COVID-19 on cancer screening and treatment
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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?

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Why fad diets won’t protect you against cancer
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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?

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A year in review
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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

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Massage and cancer: is it safe and what are the potential benefits?
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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.

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Touched by cancer, moved by music
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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

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How healthy is your Christmas dinner?
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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

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