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

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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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Rising alcohol consumption in East Africa linked to oesophageal cancer

Rising alcohol consumption in East Africa linked to oesophageal cancer

A new study, led by WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), has identified that alcohol consumption clearly contributes to oesophageal cancer risk in East Africa.

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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
Tricia George

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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What food should colorectal cancer survivors eat?
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What food should colorectal cancer survivors eat?

New research on quality of life of colorectal cancer survivors and diet

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Do you know how active you should be?
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Do you know how active you should be?

The World Health Organization has released new guidelines on how active or sedentary we should be

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Meet Amanda Grant from Cook School
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Meet Amanda Grant from Cook School

Read about Junior Cooks Club – our new collaboration with Cook School

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Cancer research not on lockdown

Cancer research not on lockdown

WCRF has awarded more than £3.5 million of funding for research on how diet, nutrition, and physical activity can prevent, or help people survive, cancer.

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New light on how to prevent cancer in Brazil
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New light on how to prevent cancer in Brazil

The Diet and Cancer Report summary is now available in Portuguese

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Vitamins, minerals, and their link to breast cancer
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Vitamins, minerals, and their link to breast cancer

Are micronutrient levels in blood associated with risk of breast cancer?

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How to fit in 5 A DAY for kids
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How to fit in 5 A DAY for kids

Child nutritionist Charlotte Stirling Reed gives her tips for getting children to eat more fruit and vegetables

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Don’t you want to know what’s in your food?
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Don’t you want to know what’s in your food?

Prawn-flavoured cheese and food labels: everything you need to know

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Trick or treat? Here are some spine-tingling recipes for this Halloween!
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Trick or treat? Here are some spine-tingling recipes for this Halloween!

‘Hell-thy’ alternatives to traditional, sugary, Halloween snacks

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