News and blogs
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?

Oranges or watercress – what food is highest in vitamin C?
Our nutrition expert, Matt, gives the lowdown on vitamin C

Women in science: standing on the shoulders of giants
Daphne Katsikioti and Marina Plyta share their experiences of being women working in nutrition research

Understanding how people eat: a dietary pattern approach
Rather than studying individual nutrients or foods, Dr Beck researches how our whole diet affects our cancer risk

We shouldn’t market unhealthy food to children
Marketing restrictions can work, but countries need to act fast amid soaring child obesity rates

Governments failing to protect child rights by not restricting junk food marketing

We need to protect children from the power of advertising
Caroline Cerny shares insights on the junk food marketing industry

How the alcohol industry persuades us to drink too much
In vino veritas? This Dry January, Isobel explores how bigger glasses and stronger wines are upping our alcohol intake

Lifestyle changes after a cancer diagnosis
Colorectal cancer survivors hardly improve their lifestyle after diagnosis

Crafting new food choices – and shining a light on our food environment
Read Brian’s blog before you make your new year resolutions – he shows how you can best set yourself to make change work for you
Being active reduces risk of prostate cancer
Important new findings relate to overall physical activity, not just intense exercise

Use our Christmas party recipes to be the hostess with the mostest
Cook these recipes for your party guests this Christmas, and give your guests the gift of flavour!

Conferences, collaborations and cancer: nutrition without borders
At its core, science and research is an international endeavour without borders