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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?
Higher number of bowel and breast cancer cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes
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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

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Do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day?
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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

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Childhood obesity: how can we stop it getting out of control?
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Childhood obesity: how can we stop it getting out of control?

Looking at ways that policymakers, health professionals and parents can help

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Every journey begins with a first step
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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

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Fulfilling youth potential: why school meals are important
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Fulfilling youth potential: why school meals are important

How can school food programmes deliver healthy diets to young people around the world?

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Debt, stress and cancer
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Debt, stress and cancer

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

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Putting healthy diets on the global agenda
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Putting healthy diets on the global agenda

Maggie Wetzel reports from the 148th session of the WHO Executive Board

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2014 Colorectal Cancer Project at Wageningen University

2014 Colorectal Cancer Project at Wageningen University

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Should people with cancer go vegan?
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Should people with cancer go vegan?

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

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Being consumed by digital junk food marketing
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Being consumed by digital junk food marketing

Why are online ads for junk food an issue? Perspectives on the threats and opportunities around regulating junk food marketing online.

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Cancer risk from obesity differs for men and women
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Cancer risk from obesity differs for men and women

New research shows importance of where fat is on the body, with fat around the waist more dangerous for women

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A quarter of Brits affected by cancer this festive season
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A quarter of Brits affected by cancer this festive season

New YouGov figures reveal that almost a quarter of Brits (24%) will be affected by cancer this Christmas

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