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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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Meet the researcher: Ruth Travis

Ruth is a molecular epidemiologist at Oxford University, and a Roman history enthusiast.

Meet the researcher: Kostas Tsilidis

From a degree in nursing to an exciting aetiological study in Greece

How do I cook easy meals on a budget?

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How do I cook easy meals on a budget?

Healthier eating can also mean a healthier wallet. Make your meals go further with our tips for affordable eating.

How do you read a food label?

Are you confused by what traffic light symbols on food packaging actually mean? Our quick guide can help you

5 ways to reduce fat, sugar and salt when cooking

5 ways to reduce fat, sugar and salt when cooking

Top tips, tried and tested by experts, to make your home baking healthier and help you eat less fat, sugar and salt

5 diet and cancer myths debunked

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5 diet and cancer myths debunked

From organic food to artificial sweeteners, we separate fact from fiction

What is the healthiest cooking method?

What is the healthiest cooking method?

From sautéing to steaming, our guide to the healthiest ways to cook will help you get the best out of food and retain essential nutrients

What is healthy eating and why is it important?

What is healthy eating and why is it important?

We often hear about a balanced diet but what does it really mean? Our experts reveal what – and how much – you should eat from each food group

Ask the expert: does sugar feed cancer?

Ask the expert: does sugar feed cancer?

Recent research has looked into using diet therapy to ‘starve’ cancer cells of energy. But what does the science show?

How does the Eatwell Guide differ from the eatwell plate?

How does the Eatwell Guide differ from the eatwell plate?

The Eatwell Guide from Public Health England says a healthy diet should now include even more fruit, veg and fibre-rich starchy carbohydrates

The devil is in the detail: ensuring a recipe for successful policy development

The devil is in the detail: ensuring a recipe for successful policy development

The UK government has set out plans to introduce a junk food online marketing ban, but just how far will it go?

Can I go to the pub – and stay healthy?

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Can I go to the pub – and stay healthy?

Going back to pubs and socialising with friends and family doesn’t have to mean unhealthy living

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