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Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet

The term plant-based has increased in popularity recently, and for good reason! But what are plant-based diets? Can they promote health for us and the planet?

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UK cancer cases have risen in women but fallen in men, new analysis shows

UK cancer cases have risen in women but fallen in men, new analysis shows

Our analysis shows 3.7% rise in number of cancer cases in women in 2021 compared with 2019, while cases in men remained relatively stable

Why are cancer cases increasing in women but not men in the UK?

Why are cancer cases increasing in women but not men in the UK?

Dr Vanessa Gordon-Dseagu – a consultant with our Research Interpretation Team – looks at our new UK cancer data which shows a worrying trend of rising rates of bowel, breast and lung cancer among UK women

The Research Interpretation team’s year in numbers

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The Research Interpretation team’s year in numbers

As 2024 draws to a close, the World Cancer Research Fund International’s Research Interpretation team reflect on this year’s achievements – including the highs and lows – and what we can expect in 2025

Reflecting on 2024: a year of transition and expansion

World Cancer Research Fund International's Policy and Public Affairs team

Reflecting on 2024: a year of transition and expansion

As we wrap up 2024, our Policy and Public Affairs team reflects on a productive and busy year

Dealing with bereavement at Christmas

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Dealing with bereavement at Christmas

Michael Clark, our Head of Legacy and In-memory Development, gives his personal take on how to deal with missing someone you love during the festive season

Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research

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Breaking new ground: our first grants in Ghana and on brain cancer among £4m of research

19 new grants awarded including debut grants in Ghana, Iceland and Mexico, and 6 projects on breast cancer, with important study looking at POPs

Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk

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Peak activity at certain times could play ‘crucial role’ in cutting bowel cancer risk

Physical activity across the day – with a peak early in the morning and late in the evening – linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in new research funded by us

How to check your mouth for cancer – when getting to see a dentist is hard

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How to check your mouth for cancer – when getting to see a dentist is hard

Almost half of all mouth cancers are preventable. Know what to look for

House of Lords committee calls for radical government action to transform ‘broken food system’

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House of Lords committee calls for radical government action to transform ‘broken food system’

UK government under pressure to address public health emergency of unhealthy diets and rising obesity, as new report demands action on UPFs and industry interference in food

Lifestyle patterns reduce breast cancer risk