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We delivered our petition to 10 Downing Street

As part of Cancer Prevention Action Week 2025, we handed in a letter and petition signed by more than 2,400 people to the Prime Minister.

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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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“Walking football helps me enjoy life to the full”
Some older men playing football

“Walking football helps me enjoy life to the full”

Former Wimbledon player Dave Willis shares his love of playing the beautiful game – at a slower pace

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How can the government reduce alcohol harm in the UK?
Homeless Alcoholic Man Holding Liquor Bottle Feeling Depressed

How can the government reduce alcohol harm in the UK?

Almost 17,000 new cancer cases in the UK were linked to alcohol in 2020 – that’s around 46 new diagnoses every day.

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Meet Sigourney Bell, co-founder of Black in Cancer
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Meet Sigourney Bell, co-founder of Black in Cancer

Sigourney aims to empower and encourage future Black Cancer leaders and reduce cancer disparities through education and advocacy

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