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We delivered our petition to 10 Downing Street
As part of Cancer Prevention Action Week 2025, we handed in a letter and petition signed by more than 2,400 people to the Prime Minister.

5 diet and cancer myths debunked
From organic food to artificial sweeteners, we separate fact from fiction

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

What is a balanced diet?
Expert nutritionist Clare Collins explains what you need to include in a balanced diet, and why it’s so important

How does the built environment influence our physical activity levels?
We reflect on the experiences of being physically active when growing up in our respective home countries

Healthy BBQ recipes for a sizzling summer
We’ve been busy with the charcoal to come up with some brand-new recipes to spice up your barbecue this summer

Regular exercise improves quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer
Important new findings show that taking a regular exercise programme can improve quality of life in patients after surgery for oesophageal cancer

10 ways to help prevent food waste
How to make the most of leftovers and keep fruit fresh for longer