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How can the government reduce alcohol harm in the UK?
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How can the government reduce alcohol harm in the UK?

Almost 17,000 new cancer cases in the UK were linked to alcohol in 2020 – that’s around 46 new diagnoses every day.

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Meet Sigourney Bell, co-founder of Black in Cancer
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Meet Sigourney Bell, co-founder of Black in Cancer

Sigourney aims to empower and encourage future Black Cancer leaders and reduce cancer disparities through education and advocacy

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England’s National Food Strategy: tackling inequality and helping the environment
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England’s National Food Strategy: tackling inequality and helping the environment

Reforming England’s food system could save the country £126 billion, according to a recent government-commissioned report. The National Food Strategy proposes a raft of measures to shake up how food is produced and the kinds of diets most people eat.

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Behind the research: Does a higher body mass index in childhood protect women against breast cancer in later life?
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Behind the research: Does a higher body mass index in childhood protect women against breast cancer in later life?

Earlier this year, results from a WCRF-funded study were announced at the European Congress on Obesity

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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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