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Karis studied Zoology at the University of Reading then completed a master’s in Human Nutrition at the University of Surrey. She worked as a nutritionist before joining Cancer Research UK’s health information team in 2018. Karis endeavours to break down barriers and stigma through inclusive information about cancer prevention and early diagnosis.

Bean there done that: Can swapping to pulses be the new year’s resolution that sticks?

Category: Analysis
February 11, 2022
Karis Betts
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3 minute read

Black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, cannellini beans… there’s a wonderful world of beans out there ready to be the main dish.

Let’s talk about HPV: 6 common questions answered

Category: Analysis
June 16, 2021
Karis Betts
2 comments
5 minute read

We want to have a conversation about human papillomavirus (HPV), starting with 6 questions about HPV people frequently ask our Cancer Research UK nurses.

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