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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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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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Do Argentines know what they are eating? After the newly enacted Healthy Eating Law they will
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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”

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We announce record grant funding

We announce record grant funding

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Men: it’s time to get serious about our health
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Men: it’s time to get serious about our health

Men have to stop ignoring medical symptoms – early intervention can save lives

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Call to protect children from the marketing of nutritionally poor food

Call to protect children from the marketing of nutritionally poor food

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What are the best fats and oils for cooking?

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

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What stops the world from being physically active?
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What stops the world from being physically active?

Why aren’t people more active? Margarita Kokkorou explores how the World Health Organization’s Fair Play approach is encouraging the world to move more

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Should we eat mushrooms to prevent cancer?
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Should we eat mushrooms to prevent cancer?

A study claims that eating 2 mushrooms a day can halve your risk of cancer. Is the research too good to be true?

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