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

We delivered our petition to 10 Downing Street
As part of Cancer Prevention Action Week 2025, we handed in a letter and petition signed by more than 2,400 people to the Prime Minister.

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

“Health for all” starts with prevention
What is Universal Health Coverage and what does it mean for cancer prevention?

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?

Confused about red meat headlines in the news?
Why we shouldn’t bring home the bacon after all
Red and processed meat still pose cancer risk, warn global health experts

Physical activity – updated guidelines to support a healthier you!
Matt Lambert takes a look at the UK’s updated physical activity guidelines

‘Be healthy’ – but is it that easy?
Changing your habits can be hard and Sidonie explains why

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

Keeping score: assessing the impact of our Cancer Prevention Recommendations
We’ve standardised scoring how closely populations adhere to the WCRF/AICR Recommendations

Cancer, exercise and older people
Encouraging exercise among people with a cancer diagnosis

A fishy tale? Maybe not…
Fish and bowel cancer were in the headlines last week. Our resident nutritionist gives us the inside scoop

As the science of cancer evolves, so too does our research
What’s next for our Continuous Update Project, the world’s largest cancer database on diet, nutrition and physical activity?