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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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Behind the research: should we drink more coffee to protect against colon cancer?
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Behind the research: should we drink more coffee to protect against colon cancer?

Polyphenols, a type of compound found in many plant foods, have been linked with reduced risk of colon cancer in new research funded by World Cancer Research Fund in Japan.

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Coffee linked to lower recurrence of bowel cancer
Ellen Kampman

Coffee linked to lower recurrence of bowel cancer

More than 4 cups of coffee a day may lower risk of bowel cancer recurrence, according to new research funded by us

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Alcohol, weight and education linked to early onset bowel cancer – new evidence
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Alcohol, weight and education linked to early onset bowel cancer – new evidence

A new study published this week in Annals of Oncology has shed light on the possible reasons for the rise in bowel cancer in people under 50 years old

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Celebrating our inspiring female supporters
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Celebrating our inspiring female supporters

For International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating amazing women

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Let’s talk about obesity and missed policy opportunities in the UK
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Let’s talk about obesity and missed policy opportunities in the UK

Despite some action, responsibility is still placed on individuals in making healthier choices, rather than changing the food environment in which we all live.

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Early career researchers: our investment to prevent cancer now and in the future
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Early career researchers: our investment to prevent cancer now and in the future

Find out how World Cancer Research Fund backs scientists starting out on a career in cancer prevention and survivorship research

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Embrace the chill: how to stay active when it’s cold outside
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Embrace the chill: how to stay active when it’s cold outside

Why it’s so good for us to get moving and get outside – whatever the weather

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‘You belong here and we need you’: celebrating women and girls in science
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‘You belong here and we need you’: celebrating women and girls in science

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How Ireland beat the odds to introduce cancer warning labels on alcohol
Alcohol warning labels in Ireland

How Ireland beat the odds to introduce cancer warning labels on alcohol

Ireland will soon be the first country to warn drinkers of the links between cancer and alcohol on the drinks label. How did they do it?

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Are you remembering to calm your mind as well as exercise your body?
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Are you remembering to calm your mind as well as exercise your body?

The benefits of mind-body exercises such as yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi and Pilates are sometimes overlooked in our desire to get fit quick.

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Healthy New You: the Yuka app – review
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Healthy New You: the Yuka app – review

As part of our series reviewing media that could inspire your journey to better health in 2024, Mélanie Marks Purnode tries out the Yuka app.

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Healthy New You: Anticancer: A New Way of Life – review
Diana Mackie

Healthy New You: Anticancer: A New Way of Life – review

As part of our series reviewing media that could inspire your journey to better health in 2024, Diana Mackie reads Anticancer: A New Way of Life.

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