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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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Use our Christmas party recipes to be the hostess with the mostest
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Use our Christmas party recipes to be the hostess with the mostest

Cook these recipes for your party guests this Christmas, and give your guests the gift of flavour!

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Conferences, collaborations and cancer: nutrition without borders
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Conferences, collaborations and cancer: nutrition without borders

At its core, science and research is an international endeavour without borders

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Is personalised nutrition better for cancer prevention?
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Is personalised nutrition better for cancer prevention?

Personalised nutrition is the idea that there is a particular pattern of diet that can be tailored to each individual’s specific needs, and so optimise their health. But does it work?

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Trick or treat? 6 truths about cancer risk that might scare you!
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Trick or treat? 6 truths about cancer risk that might scare you!

Six truths about what causes or prevents cancer

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Taking the long way home: the joys of city cycling
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Taking the long way home: the joys of city cycling

After spending the day at a computer, it’s wonderful to be back in the saddle

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“Health for all” starts with prevention
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“Health for all” starts with prevention

What is Universal Health Coverage and what does it mean for cancer prevention?

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What’s the beef? Conflicting recommendations for meat and cancer risk
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What’s the beef? Conflicting recommendations for meat and cancer risk

If one group says red and processed meat poses no risks, and another advises limiting consumption, where does this leave us?

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Confused about red meat headlines in the news?
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Confused about red meat headlines in the news?

Why we shouldn’t bring home the bacon after all

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Red and processed meat still pose cancer risk, warn global health experts

Red and processed meat still pose cancer risk, warn global health experts

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Physical activity – updated guidelines to support a healthier you!
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Physical activity – updated guidelines to support a healthier you!

Matt Lambert takes a look at the UK’s updated physical activity guidelines

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‘Be healthy’ – but is it that easy?
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‘Be healthy’ – but is it that easy?

Changing your habits can be hard and Sidonie explains why

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The C-bomb
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The C-bomb

After my wedding day – not having my mum there to enjoy it was heart wrenching – I decided that I wanted to help

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