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Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet

The term plant-based has increased in popularity recently, and for good reason! But what are plant-based diets? Can they promote health for us and the planet?

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New major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns

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New major cancer prevention report on dietary and lifestyle patterns

World Cancer Research Fund International launches major new report today on the role of Dietary and Lifestyle Patterns (DLPs) for cancer prevention

Putting human rights at the heart of cancer prevention

Putting human rights at the heart of cancer prevention

Suzanne Zhou, from the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, says cancer prevention advocates must engage with human rights law to maximise the co-benefits of human rights and cancer prevention policies

How can we help teenagers to be more active?

How can we help teenagers to be more active?

Rising obesity & declining activity among young people is a global problem. Is it all down to screen time? We look at solutions to the crisis

Why every country needs a strong National Cancer Control Plan

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Why every country needs a strong National Cancer Control Plan

Cancer rates globally are worryingly on the rise but, by prioritising prevention, National Cancer Control Plans are a proven way to halt or even reverse soaring cancer rates

Marking the UK’s National Day of Reflection

For the National Day of Reflection, we’re sharing the story of Mary Towsey, a painter who supported our work until the end of her life

Plant-based diets: eating for our health and the planet

The term plant-based has increased in popularity recently, and for good reason! But what are plant-based diets? Can they promote health for ourselves and the planet?

‘The hardest thing of my life’ – our inspirational London Marathon runners

‘The hardest thing of my life’ – our inspirational London Marathon runners

Many of our 2025 London Marathon runners are competing in honour of parents who have faced a cancer diagnosis in recent years.

UK government’s National Food Strategy cannot be half-baked

UK government’s National Food Strategy cannot be half-baked

Our Chief Executive gives her thoughts on the UK government’s recent response to the House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee report

Charity welcomes UK government’s announcement of National Cancer Plan on World Cancer Day

New cancer plan for England aims to reduce the number of lives lost to cancer and improve survival rates

How mega banks of data are helping scientists make great leaps in cancer research

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How mega banks of data are helping scientists make great leaps in cancer research

Scientists need real people to participate in research, and studies need consent, money – and often a lot of time. So what is the UK Biobank, and why is it so important?

Joining the dots: our new Policy blueprint for cancer prevention

Policy blueprint for cancer prevention on blue background

Joining the dots: our new Policy blueprint for cancer prevention

Introducing our Policy blueprint for cancer prevention – a guide to policymaking across 4 key cancer risk factors: healthy diet and weight; breastfeeding, physical activity and alcohol

Greater food variety could cut risk of gastrointestinal cancers

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Greater food variety could cut risk of gastrointestinal cancers

Risk of cancers including bowel, colon and stomach could be reduced by having a wide variety of food species in our diets

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