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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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Vigorous exercise and the science behind exercise snacking

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.

From semolina to spam: shared memories of school dinners

Dinner ladies serving lunch in a school canteen

From semolina to spam: shared memories of school dinners

Children eat more than 1,300 school dinners during the primary years and many of us remember the good – and the bad. We asked staff and supporters – plus a dinner lady – to share their thoughts.

Veganuary: what you need to know if you’re going vegan

Veganuary: what you need to know if you’re going vegan

Matt Lambert, WCRF nutritionist, gives advice on a healthy vegan diet for Veganuary

Are alcohol-free drinks any better for us?

Are alcohol-free drinks any better for us?

Sales of alcohol-free or lower alcohol drinks continue to rise, with low-alcohol beers proving especially popular. But are they a healthy alternative?

Be active at Christmas to cut your risk of cancer

Be active at Christmas to cut your risk of cancer

We encourage people to boot up and go for a walk after their Christmas meal

What does a nutritionist eat for Christmas dinner?

Raffaella Masselli’s Christmas feast is a festive fusion, embracing the best of South African and Italian tastes.

Brussels sprouts have as much vitamin C as oranges – and plenty of other health benefits

Brussels sprouts have as much vitamin C as oranges – and plenty of other health benefits

For many people, Christmas dinner is not complete without a side helping of brussels sprouts. But if you’re not a convert, perhaps these health benefits will convince you to give them a second chance.

A closer look at fruit pouches – are they healthy for children?

A toddler being fed baby food by a woman

A closer look at fruit pouches – are they healthy for children?

Fruit pouches are easy to use and many have health claims on the packet. But are they as healthy as they claim, and how often should babies, toddlers and young children eat them?

Policy at World Cancer Research Fund: our year in numbers

Policy at World Cancer Research Fund: our year in numbers

Our Policy and Public Affairs team established a tradition last year: every December, we reflect on the past year – good and bad – and look ahead to the next. We’ve crunched the numbers behind what we’ve been up to so let’s begin the count for 2023…

Leafy greens decrease bowel cancer risk

Leafy greens decrease bowel cancer risk

New study shows that eating foods with higher folate levels reduces the risk of colorectal cancer

Have UK diets got better or worse in the past 40 years?

Have UK diets got better or worse in the past 40 years?

From instant mash to flexitarians, food has changed massively since the 1980s. But we’re not always eating more healthily, which is where our evidence on diet and cancer can make a difference.

Ultra-processed food heightens risk of mouth, throat and oesophageal cancers

Ultra-processed food heightens risk of mouth, throat and oesophageal cancers

Eating UPF can cause obesity, but that may not be the only factor linking highly processed food with upper aerodigestive cancers

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