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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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People with obesity and heart diseases at higher risk of cancer

People with obesity and heart diseases at higher risk of cancer

Study finds that people living with overweight or obesity as well as cardiovascular diseases are more likely to develop cancer

Is there any evidence that bad sleepers have a higher risk of cancer?

Is there any evidence that bad sleepers have a higher risk of cancer?

Sleep is vital for a healthy life. But what are the risks if you can’t get a good night’s sleep? We look at the evidence and share top tips for sleeping well

Dance yourself fit – and reduce your risk of developing cancer

Dance yourself fit – and reduce your risk of developing cancer

Whether you swap Zoom for Zumba or are a ballroom beginner, dance is a fun, social way of staying active – which is great for our minds and our bodies.

Ultra-processed foods linked to increased cancer risk, diabetes, and heart disease

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Ultra-processed foods linked to increased cancer risk, diabetes, and heart disease

Higher consumption of UPF = higher risk of combination of chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes and heart disease, says study

AI cancer support and prostate cancer exercise trial among projects awarded new funding

Regular Grant Programme graphic showing the spread of 16 grants awarded

AI cancer support and prostate cancer exercise trial among projects awarded new funding

16 projects awarded funding in World Cancer Research Fund International’s Regular Grant Programme, plus 6 INSPIRE grants for early career investigators.

Social determinants of health: why do they matter for cancer prevention and treatment?

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Social determinants of health: why do they matter for cancer prevention and treatment?

The likelihood of developing and dying from a preventable cancer varies markedly in people, and in ways that are unequal and unfair.

What is SAD and are you affected?

What is SAD and are you affected?

Seasonal affective disorder can make us struggle during the winter months. The good news is there are things you can do to reduce the impact of SAD

10 healthy pasta dishes

Marmite pasta with porcini and lemon breadcrumbs

10 healthy pasta dishes

To celebrate World Pasta Day, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite healthy recipes to inspire you!

We’ve been nominated for Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Control Award

We’ve been nominated for Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Control Award

Supermarket swizz: how we’re tempted to spend big on unhealthy food

Supermarket swizz: how we’re tempted to spend big on unhealthy food

Find out the tricks that supermarkets use to make us buy too much junk food, and check out our dietitian’s tips for a more mindful shop.

Meet the researcher: Clare Collins

Meet the researcher: Clare Collins

Clare is a Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle, Australia, and an expert in personalised nutrition. As well as writing for World Cancer Research Fund, she also writes for The Conversation

Cancer prevention is front-page news

Cancer prevention is front-page news

Cancer prevention is at last rising up the international media and policy agenda, with 3 major stories in the Guardian newspaper in September

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