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Latest news, updates and blogs from World Cancer Research Fund.

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World Cancer Research Fund celebrates PIF TICK accreditation

We’re proud to announce that we have been awarded the PIF TICK, recognising our commitment to providing trusted, evidence-based health information.

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Cancer Prevention Action Week: 15–21 June 2026

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Major global study says prevention is our best hope for reducing cancer
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Major global study says prevention is our best hope for reducing cancer

New research in The Lancet quantifies cancer risk factors for countries around the world, across age, sex and over time

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Why don’t non-communicable diseases have the resourcing they deserve?
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Why don’t non-communicable diseases have the resourcing they deserve?

Resourcing the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases is a neglected part of the global health investment infrastructure

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Nutrition and lifestyle FAQs ‘fill the gap’ in provision from healthcare professionals

Nutrition and lifestyle FAQs ‘fill the gap’ in provision from healthcare professionals

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Only 1 in 2 over-55s aware alcohol increases cancer risk
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Only 1 in 2 over-55s aware alcohol increases cancer risk

Leading cancer prevention and survival charity highlights low awareness of the links between alcohol and cancer in new poll.

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How do we know what cancer prevention information to trust?
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How do we know what cancer prevention information to trust?

With so much information available to us all, how can we know what information to trust, particularly in terms of risk factors and cancer?

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Breastfeeding across the world in 2022
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Breastfeeding across the world in 2022

Jennifer O’Mara looks into the levels of lactation around the world, in particular her home country of Ireland, and explores how rates can be increased

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New study shows dietary cholesterol intake increases bladder cancer risk
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New study shows dietary cholesterol intake increases bladder cancer risk

Research from World Cancer Research Fund shows that cholesterol can increase the risk of bladder cancer in men

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Following Cancer Prevention Recommendations improves survival among older adults
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Following Cancer Prevention Recommendations improves survival among older adults

New study finds our Cancer Prevention Recommendations are associated with reduced mortality risk from all causes, cancer and heart disease.

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Looking behind food labels: an expert view on eating right
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Looking behind food labels: an expert view on eating right

Are kids’ yoghurts healthy? What about processed fruit snacks? Is all bread equally healthy? Expert nutritionist Anne Betty answers all this and more

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Experts gather to tackle childhood obesity in Europe
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Experts gather to tackle childhood obesity in Europe

Ioana Vlad analyses nutrition and physical activity policy to prevent childhood obesity in Europe to see where we are and where we’re heading

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Are you being served … too much?
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Are you being served … too much?

Does 1 pizza serve just you … or 3 other people? We went shopping to find out how much a portion of pizza, cheesecake or crisps really is

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‘Nice to finally meet you in 3D’ – in-person meetings are back
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‘Nice to finally meet you in 3D’ – in-person meetings are back

WCRF International Policy and Public Affairs Manager Maggie Wetzel talks about her first time at an in-person World Health Assembly

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Preventing cancer. Saving lives

While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.