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Eating less processed meat reduces bowel cancer risk

Eating less processed meat reduces bowel cancer risk

New research shows 8,500 bowel cancer deaths per year could be prevented if people stop eating processed meat

Tomato shortage: how to eat healthily through the vegetable crisis

Tomato shortage: how to eat healthily through the vegetable crisis

If you rely on tomatoes and salad to get your 5 A DAY then the current shortage of fresh vegetables in UK shops could be a problem – but there are many healthy options still available

6 in 10 Brits unaware processed meat could increase bowel cancer risk

6 in 10 Brits unaware processed meat could increase bowel cancer risk

World Cancer Research Fund is encouraging Brits to swap out the bacon in their sarnie.

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Melissa Mogor wins BNF award

Melissa Mogor wins BNF award

WCRF’s Survivorship Programme Manager recognised for her work to encourage healthy eating among people living with and beyond cancer.

Nutrition and lifestyle FAQs ‘fill the gap’ in provision from healthcare professionals

Only 1 in 2 over-55s aware alcohol increases cancer risk

Only 1 in 2 over-55s aware alcohol increases cancer risk

Leading cancer prevention and survival charity highlights low awareness of the links between alcohol and cancer in new poll.

New study shows dietary cholesterol intake increases bladder cancer risk

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New study shows dietary cholesterol intake increases bladder cancer risk

Weight gain linked to poorer survival rate for bowel and breast cancer patients

Weight gain linked to poorer survival rate for bowel and breast cancer patients

Important new findings show that a higher BMI means an increase in death rate for people with breast or bowel cancer.

Putting plantain on the menu: the African and Caribbean Eatwell Guide

Putting plantain on the menu: the African and Caribbean Eatwell Guide

Black African and Caribbean people have a higher risk of developing heart disease and some cancers. So why does health advice not include common African and Caribbean food?

Folic acid fortification of flour introduced in the UK

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Folic acid fortification of flour introduced in the UK

With nearly half of pregnancies unplanned, the UK has decided to fortify flour with folic acid to reduce the risk of certain defects in babies

Following a vegetarian diet could lower cancer risk by 14%