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Will new junk food legislation work?

The UK government’s long-awaited junk food advertising restrictions have come into force at the start of 2026

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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
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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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Meet the researcher: Helen Coleman

Meet the researcher: Helen Coleman

Helen is Professor of Cancer Epidemiology at Queen’s University Belfast – but does she ever wear a lab coat?

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Meet the researcher: Amanda Cross
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Meet the researcher: Amanda Cross

Find out why Amanda chose a career in cancer science over being a vet

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Meet the researcher: Ed Giovannucci
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Meet the researcher: Ed Giovannucci

Ed started out as a pathologist and now works at the Harvard School of Public Health in the US

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Meet the researcher: Inarie Jacobs
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Meet the researcher: Inarie Jacobs

Inarie is a student in breast cancer, who is passionate about better nutrition and has attended one of our Academy fellowships.

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Meet the researcher: Richard Martin
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Meet the researcher: Richard Martin

Richard is an expert in prostate cancer and looks at screening for the disease.

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Meet the researcher: Ruth Travis
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Meet the researcher: Ruth Travis

Ruth is a molecular epidemiologist at Oxford University, and a Roman history enthusiast.

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Meet the researcher: Kostas Tsilidis
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Meet the researcher: Kostas Tsilidis

From a degree in nursing to an exciting aetiological study in Greece

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How do I cook easy meals on a budget?
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How do I cook easy meals on a budget?

Healthier eating can also mean a healthier wallet. Make your meals go further with our tips for affordable eating.

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How do you read a food label?
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How do you read a food label?

Are you confused by what traffic light symbols on food packaging actually mean? Our quick guide can help you

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5 ways to reduce fat, sugar and salt when cooking
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5 ways to reduce fat, sugar and salt when cooking

Top tips, tried and tested by experts, to make your home baking healthier and help you eat less fat, sugar and salt

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