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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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Nutrition policy in the COVID-19 era: a spotlight on the UK
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Nutrition policy in the COVID-19 era: a spotlight on the UK

It’s the first anniversary of the UK’s latest obesity strategy. What progress has been made and what other opportunities for public policy were catalysed by COVID-19?

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How should the world tackle obesity?
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How should the world tackle obesity?

COVID has shone a light on why population health is so important but regardless of pandemics, much poor health is preventable

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Facts about cancer: countering myths with stats
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Facts about cancer: countering myths with stats

It’s not easy to know what to believe about cancer. We asked a doctor to look at 6 myths and examine the evidence

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Simple BBQ tips for hosting family and friends
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Simple BBQ tips for hosting family and friends

If you’re ready to invite people over again, here are ideas for a new-look BBQ menu

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The MOVING physical activity database celebrates its 1st birthday!
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The MOVING physical activity database celebrates its 1st birthday!

Reflecting on what physical activity policies we’ve discovered over the past 12 months and what to expect from the future

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Meet the researcher: Andrew Renahan
Andrew Renehan

Meet the researcher: Andrew Renahan

Andrew is Professor of Cancer Studies and Surgery at the University of Manchester, and is researching the links between obesity, and womb and bowel cancer.

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Meet the researcher: Helen Coleman
Helen Coleman

Meet the researcher: Helen Coleman

Helen is Professor of Cancer Epidemiology at Queen’s University Belfast – but does she ever wear a lab coat?

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Meet the researcher: Amanda Cross
Amanda Cross

Meet the researcher: Amanda Cross

Find out why Amanda chose a career in cancer science over being a vet

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Meet the researcher: Ed Giovannucci
Ed Giovannucci

Meet the researcher: Ed Giovannucci

Ed started out as a pathologist and now works at the Harvard School of Public Health in the US

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Meet the researcher: Inarie Jacobs
Inarie Jacobs

Meet the researcher: Inarie Jacobs

Inarie is a student in breast cancer, who is passionate about better nutrition and has attended one of our Academy fellowships.

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Meet the researcher: Richard Martin
Richard Martin

Meet the researcher: Richard Martin

Richard is an expert in prostate cancer and looks at screening for the disease.

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Meet the researcher: Ruth Travis
Ruth Travis

Meet the researcher: Ruth Travis

Ruth is a molecular epidemiologist at Oxford University, and a Roman history enthusiast.

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