Excellent insights – still work to do to embed prevention into the heart of health policy and the public consciousness

You wouldn't put on a play without a rehearsal. So why would you embark on a big research study without running a pilot? We look at the benefits of research pilots and feasibility studies: www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...

👉 With Lancet's refined definition of #obesity, we found clinical obesity (excess fat + organ dysfunction) linked to a 56% higher #mortality vs. no obesity. 👉 #BMI alone misses key risks. @michaeljstein.bsky.social @uniregensburg.bsky.social 🙏 @wcrf.org 👉 10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.4978

🚨Find out what killer tactics the tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food and drink industries have used to undermine public health policies since the Labour government has been in power. 📰Read our new report with @ashorguk.bsky.social and @oha-updates.bsky.social here: ahauk.org/resource/kil...

As #ECAC5 launches, our Exec. Director of Policy and Research @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social has written this thought-provoking piece: "The smart investment to make: why cancer prevention must be the priority" www.linkedin.com/pulse/smart-...

Introducing the CANDO programme, our ambitious new programme with @unisouthampton.bsky.social looking at how body composition and nutrition affect women with breast cancer. The aim is to help personalise treatments and make them more effective 👇 youtu.be/zSoaTHfuCjA

Our researchers have received over £1m from World Cancer Research Fund to improve breast cancer treatment. They aim to measure body composition of patients to help personalise treatments and make them more effective. Read more 👉 https://tr.ee/QSqhRg @wcrf.org @uhsftresearch.bsky.social

1 in 12 breast cancer cases are linked to alcohol and it increases the risk of at least 7 types of cancer We need a National Alcohol Strategy in England inc. mandatory health warnings on alcohol and stricter marketing restrictions @breastcanceruk.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Our @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social colleagues were gathered this week for @who.int IARC EPIC annual meeting to share and discover the wide range of #cancerresearch studies being carried out across this important cohort. @wcrf.org

We're at the 9th NHS Oncology Conference in Milton Keynes today if you want to swing by and say hello! Would be great to see you www.convenzis.co.uk/events/9th-n...

A diet rich in wholegrains, nuts, fruit and veg could prevent 15m deaths a year and cut cancer rates. Our Asst Dir Dr Helen Croker is quoted: "It's heartening that healthy diets can align with the most sustainable globally." Now we need policy action! ✊ www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Thank you to @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social for meeting @wcrf.org at #LabourConference to talk about our work on cancer prevention, particularly as it relates to alcohol. We were also pleased to discuss the Rare Cancers Bill, which aims to drive research & investment into treatments for rare cancers.

From today new laws in England will restrict promotion of products high in fat, sugar & salt – banning "buy one get one free" deals: major progress for health equity. With obesity linked to 13 types of cancer, the government needs to help make healthy foods affordable and accessible for all.

👋MR analyses (~40K Europeans) showed causal links between specific fat depots and #cancer 👉Liver fat ↑ liver cancer risk 👉Pancreas fat ↑ ovarian cancer risk 👉Abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue ↑ endometrial ↑ liver, ↑ esophageal, ↑ovarian cancer @wcrf.org 👉 doi.org/10.1093/jnci...

Proud to be part of the #MakeHealthEqual campaign!

This research that we co-funded confirms body fat distribution is key to cancer risk. As @jpanina.bsky.social says: "While our Cancer Prevention Recommendations highlight the value of a healthy weight, mounting evidence shows body composition is also crucial" www.thebrighterside.news/post/not-all...

Great to be able to contribute to this @telegraphnews.bsky.social article about what to eat to reduce your cancer risk (without giving up meat) 🧵 (1/2) www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...

🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨 @wcrf.org is looking for a Senior Policy Research Manager to lead global policy research on diet, physical activity & alcohol. ⏳ Apply by 5 Oct | £45–47k | Hybrid London 👉 www.wcrf.org/wp-content/u... #Hiring #Policy #PublicHealth #cancerprevention

We are proud to announce the appointment of Dr Anne Lee as our new Ambassador in Hong Kong. Dr Lee will bring a wealth of experience to the position of Hong Kong Ambassador, having had a long and prestigious career in both cancer treatment and research. www.wcrf.org/about-us/who...

Recent opinion piece in The Guardian highlights that in order to tackle rising levels of alcohol and diet-related diseases and ease pressure on the NHS, regulatory measures such as a minimum unit price for alcohol must be adopted. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Our Regular Grant Programme 2025/2026 is now open! To find out more information, including what we fund and how to apply: www.wcrf.org/research-pol...

World Cancer Research Fund will be submitting a response and supporting a submission by @oha-updates.bsky.social 👇

Good news! The UK Government has today launched its consultation on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s - delivering on a key manifesto promise. @sustainweb.org has long campaigned for this step, which could prevent obesity in up to 40,000 children. bit.ly/4nbVgoP

Today we came together as #OneCancerVoice calling on the government to ensure that the National Cancer Plan delivers world leading action on cancer. Prevention will play a vital role in reducing the cancer burden and allow millions more to live healthier lives free from cancer.

Today the UK government published new voluntary guidelines on commercial baby food intended for children up to 36 months. They aim to reduce the levels of salt and sugar in these products and make labelling clearer to support parents. Responding to the announcement @drgiotamitrou.bsky.social said:

Later in August, WCRF International will be attending the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN). We will present the latest from CUP Global on how dietary and lifestyle patterns affect the risk of cancer and the policy implications of these reviews.

In an open letter to the Education Secretary @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social, we’ve called for the government to end the influence of the alcohol, gambling, & junk food industries in our schools. Children should be protected from industry misinformation. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Globally, less than half of all babies under 6 months are exclusively breastfed (as recommended by WHO). As @ioanav.bsky.social wrote in her blog for World Breastfeeding Week: "Promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding should be a key goal of public health in the 21st century."

We are very pleased to announce that our 2025/2026 grant calls will open on 8 September. This includes the Regular Grant Programme, aimed at senior established researchers and the INSPIRE Research Challenge, for early career researchers www.wcrf.org/research-pol...

We co-signed the @aha-uk.bsky.social letter to Wes Streeting, calling for an urgent and ambitious strategy to address rising alcohol harm. Our research shows around 17k new cancer cases annually are linked to alcohol consumption – alcohol is a cause of 7 cancers. Read more👇 ahauk.org/news/health-...

Many women struggle to breastfeed or opt not to, often in the absence of adequate support across policy, societal, and healthcare systems. This is why policies to support as many parents as possible to choose breastfeeding are more needed than ever www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...

2/2 We urgently need a national alcohol strategy, which raises awareness of harms and prevents more families from losing loved ones in the future. Support @wcrf.org's call for a National Alcohol Strategy 🔽 bit.ly/3YFSuyE

Being physically active is one of our Cancer Prevention Recommendations and our research shows convincing evidence that physical activity reduces the risk of bowel, breast and womb cancer. These latest study results are great to see 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We're dismayed to hear the Irish government has delayed the introduction of alcohol warning labels until 2028. This will prevent the public from being able to make informed choices about alcohol and the effect on their health and cancer risk 👇 alcoholireland.ie/press-releas... @alcoholireland.ie

Shocking projections that #AlcoholDeaths could double in the next decade Disappointing though to continue to see this framed as a problem of 'addiction'. The majority of people who die from alcohol related #LiverDisease are not alcohol dependent. www.mirror.co.uk/new...

Really pleased to see that the APPG on Drugs, Alcohol and Justice has launched a report calling for action on alcohol – emphasising our desire for a National Alcohol Strategy Read the whole report here 👇 i.emlfiles4.com/cmpdoc/0/7/8...

This is such a missed opportunity and one we also flagged in our thoughts on the 10-year Health Plan. Thank you @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social for keeping up the pressure www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...

Powerful piece by @catsmithmp.bsky.social emphasising the link between alcohol and cancer and the lack of public awareness. "Although alcohol has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen since 1988 ... this week marked the first time MPs have debated it" parliamentnews.co.uk/after-40-yea...

Today saw the first-ever Commons debate on alcohol and cancer, supported by us & @wcrf.org. MPs raised urgent concerns about the 46 alcohol-related cancer diagnoses every day in the UK, yet government said there are no plans for a National Alcohol Strategy. 📺 www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

At today's Westminster alcohol and cancer debate, Grahame Morris MP explains that World Cancer Research Fund and @aha-uk.bsky.social have set out clear solutions tackling affordability, promotion and availability

In today's Westminster Hall debate, @catsmithmp.bsky.social highlights World Cancer Research Fund's polling that demonstrated how little people know about the impact of alcohol on cancer

Today is an an exciting day in UK political history – it's the first time that alcohol as a cause of cancer has been debated in parliament. We'll be covering the debate here live, with proceedings kicking off at 9.30am 🧵 whatson.parliament.uk/event/cal52484

That soda or energy drink in your hand might be doing more than quenching your thirst. It could be fueling diabetes, heart disease & obesity. WHO is calling for a global push to tax harmful products like sugary drinks & protect millions of lives. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/40A3T3N #Tax4Health

In our latest blog, John Mooney, Consultant in Public Health, discusses the links between alcohol and cancer at a population level and makes a case for incorporating behaviour risk profiling in relation to alcohol alongside screening targeting messaging. 👉 www.shaap.org.uk/alcohol-canc...

Breastfeeding plays an important role in cancer prevention and much more, so it is encouraging to see it getting attention in Parliament. This is a testament to the amazing work of @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social & @katiepk.bsky.social who advocate tirelessly for better nutrition in the early years.

Calling all health professionals 📣 #CPAW25 may be over, but the conversation doesn't stop here. Download our free short guide to help you talk with patients and clients about alcohol and cancer risk in a clear and supportive way. www.wcrf.org/living-well/...

2/2 ... and features Melissa Dando of @wcrf.org , calling for a new, independent Alcohol Strategy that puts public health first 🔽 ias.org.uk/2025/06/26/w... @ias.org.uk @wcrf.org

Great to see infant feeding being raised as a matter of policy priority for the UK Parliament by @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social, who made it clear that the promise by Secretary of State for Health to create the “healthiest generation ever” cannot be met unless infant feeding is prioritised.

Thanks very much @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social for supporting #CPAW25, which officially wrapped up yesterday. Raising awareness that alcohol is a cause of at least 7 types of cancer is essential given that @wcrf.org polling found only 7% of UK adults are aware of the link.