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Why prevention must lead the way after the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and mental health

We were in New York to advocate for cancer prevention at the United Nations. World leaders met to discuss how to reduce the global burden of non-communicable diseases.

What are the next steps?
The menopause: an expert view on the risks and benefits of HRT
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The menopause: an expert view on the risks and benefits of HRT

Mystery and misinformation surround the menopause, especially when it comes to hormone replacement therapy

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The UN Food Systems Summit: Food for thought or missing the vital ingredient?
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The UN Food Systems Summit: Food for thought or missing the vital ingredient?

How will those involved at the UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) commit to transforming how our food is produced, transported, sold and consumed?

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Could you eat 30 plant-based foods a week?
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Could you eat 30 plant-based foods a week?

Move over 5 A DAY, there’s a new healthy eating goal in town – do you eat 30 different plant-based foods a week?

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New recipe book for people with cancer
Flavour & Nutrition cookbook

New recipe book for people with cancer

We join forces with Life Kitchen to launch second recipe book for cancer patients: Flavour & Nutrition.

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Protecting Breastfeeding promoting infant-formula marketing restrictions: taking action during World Breastfeeding Week
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Protecting Breastfeeding promoting infant-formula marketing restrictions: taking action during World Breastfeeding Week

Despite significant efforts to raise awareness on the importance of breastfeeding, current rates are alarmingly low, with many mothers and babies missing out on its benefits

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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

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

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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

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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

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Simple BBQ tips for hosting family and friends
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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

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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

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Meet the researcher: Andrew Renahan
Andrew Renehan

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.

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