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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?

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Coffee protects against liver cancer while alcohol is linked with numerous cancers

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Coffee protects against liver cancer while alcohol is linked with numerous cancers

Alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for several cancers including head & neck (mouth, pharynx, larynx), oesophageal and bowel cancer – as well as the more widely known links to breast and liver cancer

Nutrition policy in the COVID-19 era: a spotlight on the UK

Nutrition policy in the COVID-19 era: a spotlight on the UK

It’s the first anniversary of the UK’s latest obesity strategy. What progress has been made and what other opportunities for public policy were catalysed by COVID-19?

How should the world tackle obesity?

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How should the world tackle obesity?

COVID has shone a light on why population health is so important but regardless of pandemics, much poor health is preventable

Facts about cancer: countering myths with stats

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Facts about cancer: countering myths with stats

It’s not easy to know what to believe about cancer. We asked a doctor to look at 6 myths and examine the evidence

Simple BBQ tips for hosting family and friends

Simple BBQ tips for hosting family and friends

If you’re ready to invite people over again, here are ideas for a new-look BBQ menu

The MOVING physical activity database celebrates its 1st birthday!

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The MOVING physical activity database celebrates its 1st birthday!

Reflecting on what physical activity policies we’ve discovered over the past 12 months and what to expect from the future

Meet the researcher: Andrew Renahan

Meet the researcher: Andrew Renahan

Andrew is Professor of Cancer Studies and Surgery at the University of Manchester, and is researching the links between obesity, and womb and bowel cancer.

Meet the researcher: Helen Coleman