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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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Have UK diets got better or worse in the past 40 years?

Have UK diets got better or worse in the past 40 years?

From instant mash to flexitarians, food has changed massively since the 1980s. But we’re not always eating more healthily, which is where our evidence on diet and cancer can make a difference.

Ultra-processed food heightens risk of mouth, throat and oesophageal cancers

Ultra-processed food heightens risk of mouth, throat and oesophageal cancers

Eating UPF can cause obesity, but that may not be the only factor linking highly processed food with upper aerodigestive cancers

People with obesity and heart diseases at higher risk of cancer

People with obesity and heart diseases at higher risk of cancer

Study finds that people living with overweight or obesity as well as cardiovascular diseases are more likely to develop cancer

Is there any evidence that bad sleepers have a higher risk of cancer?

Is there any evidence that bad sleepers have a higher risk of cancer?

Sleep is vital for a healthy life. But what are the risks if you can’t get a good night’s sleep? We look at the evidence and share top tips for sleeping well

Dance yourself fit – and reduce your risk of developing cancer

Dance yourself fit – and reduce your risk of developing cancer

Whether you swap Zoom for Zumba or are a ballroom beginner, dance is a fun, social way of staying active – which is great for our minds and our bodies.

Ultra-processed foods linked to increased cancer risk, diabetes, and heart disease

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Ultra-processed foods linked to increased cancer risk, diabetes, and heart disease

Higher consumption of UPF = higher risk of combination of chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes and heart disease, says study

AI cancer support and prostate cancer exercise trial among projects awarded new funding

Regular Grant Programme graphic showing the spread of 16 grants awarded

AI cancer support and prostate cancer exercise trial among projects awarded new funding

16 projects awarded funding in World Cancer Research Fund International’s Regular Grant Programme, plus 6 INSPIRE grants for early career investigators.

Social determinants of health: why do they matter for cancer prevention and treatment?

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Social determinants of health: why do they matter for cancer prevention and treatment?

The likelihood of developing and dying from a preventable cancer varies markedly in people, and in ways that are unequal and unfair.

What is SAD and are you affected?

What is SAD and are you affected?

Seasonal affective disorder can make us struggle during the winter months. The good news is there are things you can do to reduce the impact of SAD

10 healthy pasta dishes

Marmite pasta with porcini and lemon breadcrumbs

10 healthy pasta dishes

To celebrate World Pasta Day, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite healthy recipes to inspire you!

We’ve been nominated for Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Control Award

We’ve been nominated for Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Control Award

Supermarket swizz: how we’re tempted to spend big on unhealthy food

Supermarket swizz: how we’re tempted to spend big on unhealthy food

Find out the tricks that supermarkets use to make us buy too much junk food, and check out our dietitian’s tips for a more mindful shop.

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