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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.

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5 tasty but healthy swaps for your Saturday night takeaway

5 tasty but healthy swaps for your Saturday night takeaway

Satisfy your takeaway cravings with these tasty and nutritionist-approved favourites

Red meat and bowel cancer risk – how strong is the evidence?

Red meat and bowel cancer risk – how strong is the evidence?

We examine the links between red meat, processed meat and colorectal (bowel) cancer

Improving urban diets in an increasingly urban world

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Improving urban diets in an increasingly urban world

Urbanisation is rapidly taking over many regions of the world, and that may be bad news for our diets

Obesity epidemic – we need much more action

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Obesity epidemic – we need much more action

Urgent action is needed, not just to meet targets but for the sake of people who are already obese and overweight

From Couch to 5K – how apps are getting people physically active

From Couch to 5K – how apps are getting people physically active

Physical activity apps on smartphones guide users through specific exercises and even full training programmes

Why taller people are at greater risk of cancer

Why taller people are at greater risk of cancer

World Cancer Research Fund International’s analysis of worldwide research reveals that taller people are at an increased risk of 6 cancers

40 spoons of sugar a day: the story behind That Sugar Film

40 spoons of sugar a day: the story behind That Sugar Film

What if I could eat 40 teaspoons of sugar a day by only consuming products that many people would perceive to be ‘healthy’?

Using our Cancer Prevention Recommendations for dietary patterns research

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Using our Cancer Prevention Recommendations for dietary patterns research

Research is needed on how consuming different foods together affects our likelihood of developing or surviving cancers

Physical activity & children – we need innovative approaches

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Physical activity & children – we need innovative approaches

How do we ensure that young people grow up to live long and healthy lives?

Weight, cancer and the 2 day diet

Extra weight has major effects within our cells which can lead to the development and spread of cancer

Jamie Oliver: Tackle child obesity with compulsory food education

Jamie Oliver dishing up some healthy school lunches

Jamie Oliver: Tackle child obesity with compulsory food education

Something is seriously wrong with our relationship with food and we need to act now

Early years key to tackling global obesity epidemic

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Early years key to tackling global obesity epidemic

Evidence from behavioral psychology shows that people like the foods they do as a result of the environment they grew up in

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