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

Are seed oils good or bad for our health?
Seed oils such as sunflower, rapeseed and sesame oil are found in everything from salad dressings to stir-fries. But with mixed messages in the media, people can be left wondering: are these oils helpful or harmful to our health?

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

Getting older doesn’t have to be all aches and pains
Exercise shouldn’t be a scary word for older adults. It can make us stronger, more independent AND help to reduce cancer risk

There’s more than one way to eat a healthy diet
Dietary pattern research helps us understand at a population level how what we eat affects our health

Higher number of bowel and breast cancer cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes
Two of the most common forms of cancer, colorectal and breast, may be more preventable than previous research studies have shown

Do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day?
Lindsay Bottoms from the University of Hertfordshire says the 10,000 step target has more to do with marketing than scientific fact

Childhood obesity: how can we stop it getting out of control?
Looking at ways that policymakers, health professionals and parents can help

Every journey begins with a first step
With walking one of the few outdoor activities that’s OK during lockdown, Geoff shares how he’s inspiring people in his local area

Fulfilling youth potential: why school meals are important
How can school food programmes deliver healthy diets to young people around the world?

Debt, stress and cancer
The combination of job losses, money problems and health worries are all contributing to an increase in stress levels.

Putting healthy diets on the global agenda
Maggie Wetzel reports from the 148th session of the WHO Executive Board
2014 Colorectal Cancer Project at Wageningen University

Should people with cancer go vegan?
Our expert oncology dietitian explores whether a vegan diet is safe for people living with and beyond cancer