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Will new junk food legislation work?

The UK government’s long-awaited junk food advertising restrictions have come into force at the start of 2026

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What is ultra-processed food and should we be worried about it?

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What is ultra-processed food and should we be worried about it?

A 2018 study found that more than 50% of the calories that an average person in the UK eats come from ultra-processed foods. So what exactly is ultra-processed food, and should we be limiting it?

Metabolites: our research into how obesity can cause cancer

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Metabolites: our research into how obesity can cause cancer

We know that people who live with overweight or obesity have a higher risk of cancer. So why are we funding more research into the links?

World Obesity Day: Cancer prevalence and Obesity – where are we now?

As the world marks World Obesity Day 2022, we take a closer look at how the rising trends of obesity could impact cancer prevalence

Should I worry about how much salt I eat?

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Should I worry about how much salt I eat?

You may be eating more salt than you realise because of hidden salt in our food. We examine the health risks around salt and cancer.

Folic acid fortification of flour introduced in the UK

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Folic acid fortification of flour introduced in the UK

With nearly half of pregnancies unplanned, the UK has decided to fortify flour with folic acid to reduce the risk of certain defects in babies

It’s never been more important to focus on cancer prevention

It’s never been more important to focus on cancer prevention

We’re moving towards a greater understanding of diet, nutrition, physical activity and cancer by renaming and developing our flagship cancer research programme

Following a vegetarian diet could lower cancer risk by 14%

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Following a vegetarian diet could lower cancer risk by 14%

Could stress be the new obesity in terms of cancer risk?

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Could stress be the new obesity in terms of cancer risk?

We want to find out if there’s a link between stress and cancer, such as whether stress increases the likelihood of a cancer diagnosis, or makes cancer worse, or more likely to recur

Eating everyday 'Cupboard Heroes' can save your life

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

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.

Why you should be eating more pulses

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

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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