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New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors
Man and woman out cycling through the countryside

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

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Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?
Younger men enjoy a coffee

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Alcohol is a way of life in societies around the world – yet there are signs of change as young adults are drinking less than previous generations. We spoke to Prof Richard Cooke about the psychology of drinking alcohol

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Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?
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Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

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Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors
Man and woman out cycling through the countryside

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

Read more
Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?
Younger men enjoy a coffee

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Alcohol is a way of life in societies around the world – yet there are signs of change as young adults are drinking less than previous generations. We spoke to Prof Richard Cooke about the psychology of drinking alcohol

Read more
Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?
Group of women

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

Read more

Latest research-related news and blogs

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors
Man and woman out cycling through the countryside

New study shows benefits of physical activity for colon cancer survivors

The CO21 CHALLENGE Trial shows that exercise after colon cancer treatment resulted in longer disease-free survival

Read more
Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?
Younger men enjoy a coffee

Why is alcohol so popular among older drinkers while young people cut back?

Alcohol is a way of life in societies around the world – yet there are signs of change as young adults are drinking less than previous generations. We spoke to Prof Richard Cooke about the psychology of drinking alcohol

Read more
Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?
Group of women

Were you part of the Women’s Cohort Study?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UK Women’s Cohort Study, the initial funding for which came from us

Read more

More prostate cancer research

How does physical activity lower the risk of cancer?

How does physical activity lower the risk of cancer?

This research, funded by WCRF International, looks at how our genetics affect immunity, hormones and metabolism, and how these affect activity

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Vitamin D and prostate cancer

Vitamin D and prostate cancer

Richard Martin and his team observed an association between vitamin D and more aggressive cancers

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Identifying which nutrients may cause or protect against prostate cancer

Identifying which nutrients may cause or protect against prostate cancer

Our research hypothesises that folate, vitamin B12, & iron may increase cancer risk; selenium, vitamin D, E & lycopene may protect against

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