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

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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?

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Is personalised nutrition better for cancer prevention?
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Is personalised nutrition better for cancer prevention?

Personalised nutrition is the idea that there is a particular pattern of diet that can be tailored to each individual’s specific needs, and so optimise their health. But does it work?

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Trick or treat? 6 truths about cancer risk that might scare you!
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Trick or treat? 6 truths about cancer risk that might scare you!

Six truths about what causes or prevents cancer

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Taking the long way home: the joys of city cycling
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Taking the long way home: the joys of city cycling

After spending the day at a computer, it’s wonderful to be back in the saddle

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“Health for all” starts with prevention
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“Health for all” starts with prevention

What is Universal Health Coverage and what does it mean for cancer prevention?

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What’s the beef? Conflicting recommendations for meat and cancer risk
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What’s the beef? Conflicting recommendations for meat and cancer risk

If one group says red and processed meat poses no risks, and another advises limiting consumption, where does this leave us?

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Confused about red meat headlines in the news?
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Confused about red meat headlines in the news?

Why we shouldn’t bring home the bacon after all

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Red and processed meat still pose cancer risk, warn global health experts

Red and processed meat still pose cancer risk, warn global health experts

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Physical activity – updated guidelines to support a healthier you!
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Physical activity – updated guidelines to support a healthier you!

Matt Lambert takes a look at the UK’s updated physical activity guidelines

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‘Be healthy’ – but is it that easy?
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‘Be healthy’ – but is it that easy?

Changing your habits can be hard and Sidonie explains why

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The C-bomb
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The C-bomb

After my wedding day – not having my mum there to enjoy it was heart wrenching – I decided that I wanted to help

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Keeping score: assessing the impact of our Cancer Prevention Recommendations
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Keeping score: assessing the impact of our Cancer Prevention Recommendations

We’ve standardised scoring how closely populations adhere to the WCRF/AICR Recommendations

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Cancer, exercise and older people
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Cancer, exercise and older people

Encouraging exercise among people with a cancer diagnosis

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