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

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World Cancer Research Fund celebrates PIF TICK accreditation

We’re proud to announce that we have been awarded the PIF TICK, recognising our commitment to providing trusted, evidence-based health information.

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Cancer Prevention Action Week: 15–21 June 2026

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Diet, HPV and mouth cancer
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Diet, HPV and mouth cancer

Rates of cancers of the mouth are increasing worldwide due to an increase in those cancers that are linked to a sexually transmitted infection called human papillomavirus (HPV).

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New research shows vegan diets could lower prostate cancer risk
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New research shows vegan diets could lower prostate cancer risk

Vegan diets could help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer, according to a major new study funded by World Cancer Research Fund

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Sugary drink companies target low & middle-income countries
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Sugary drink companies target low & middle-income countries

Urgent action is needed to prevent sugary drink companies from targeting low and middle-income countries

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We need a whole systems approach to tackle obesity
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We need a whole systems approach to tackle obesity

Obesity has become a truly global problem. No longer is obesity simply a high-income country or adult problem

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Unconscious consumption: is our environment making us eat more?
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Unconscious consumption: is our environment making us eat more?

New year is often a time for making healthy changes – to drink or eat less, or get down to the gym more often

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5 tasty but healthy swaps for your Saturday night takeaway
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5 tasty but healthy swaps for your Saturday night takeaway

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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Why taller people are at greater risk of cancer
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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

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

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Preventing cancer. Saving lives

While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.