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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.

Early career researchers: our investment to prevent cancer now and in the future
Find out how World Cancer Research Fund backs scientists starting out on a career in cancer prevention and survivorship research

Embrace the chill: how to stay active when it’s cold outside
Why it’s so good for us to get moving and get outside – whatever the weather

‘You belong here and we need you’: celebrating women and girls in science

How Ireland beat the odds to introduce cancer warning labels on alcohol
Ireland will soon be the first country to warn drinkers of the links between cancer and alcohol on the drinks label. How did they do it?

Are you remembering to calm your mind as well as exercise your body?
The benefits of mind-body exercises such as yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi and Pilates are sometimes overlooked in our desire to get fit quick.

Healthy New You: the Yuka app – review
As part of our series reviewing media that could inspire your journey to better health in 2024, Mélanie Marks Purnode tries out the Yuka app.

Healthy New You: Anticancer: A New Way of Life – review
As part of our series reviewing media that could inspire your journey to better health in 2024, Diana Mackie reads Anticancer: A New Way of Life.

Healthy New You: The Diary Of A CEO podcast – review
As part of our series reviewing media that could inspire your journey to better health in 2024, Marianne Kellner listens to The Diary Of A CEO.

Healthy New You: Ultra-Processed People – review
As part of our series reviewing media that could inspire your journey to better health in 2024, Penny Woods reads Ultra-Processed People

Healthy New You: Zoe Health podcast – review
As part of our series reviewing media that could inspire your journey to better health in 2024, Rob Mansfield listens to the Zoe Health podcast.

Mindful eating: a tool for a healthier you
What is mindful eating? Our expert Raffaella Masselli explains how to eat mindfully, and what the 5 ‘Ss’ of mindful eating are.

Vigorous exercise and the science behind exercise snacking
Promising research shows that even tiny amounts of activity can dramatically reduce cancer risk, which could be a game-changer for people who don’t like to exercise.