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A woman in a supermarket holding and comparing two cereal boxes, one pink and one blue. The camera view is over her shoulder, showing the nutritional information on each box.

Healthmaxxing trends are everywhere, but is there any evidence behind them? We get to the facts behind the buzz and highlight the healthy trends that can really make a difference. Healthmaxxing trends are everywhere, but is there any evidence behind them? We get to the facts behind the buzz and highlight the healthy trends that can really make a difference.

by Tim Gunn | In depth | 16 October 2026

16 October 2026

Woman waiting in hospital waiting room

Get the latest updates and analysis on NHS cancer waiting times in England, and learn what it means for people affected by cancer Get the latest updates and analysis on NHS cancer waiting times in England, and learn what it means for people affected by cancer

by Sophia Lowes, Momoko Bowles | Analysis | 12 October 2026

12 October 2026

A woman seen from behind preparing for a mammogram. She has long blonde hair tied in a pony tail and is holding a handle on the mammography machine in front of her.

What if all it took to understand your risk of one of the most common types of cancer was a computer program, a spit sample and a questionnaire from your GP? What if all it took to understand your risk of one of the most common types of cancer was a computer program, a spit sample and a questionnaire from your GP?

by Tim Gunn | In depth | 6 October 2026

6 October 2026

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People living in the UK's most deprived communities are more likely to develop cancer, with around 33,800 annual cases linked to deprivation. People living in the UK's most deprived communities are more likely to develop cancer, with around 33,800 annual cases linked to deprivation.

by Sydney Ghazarian | News | 27 September 2026

27 September 2026

Two people's feet in bed.

We want to have a conversation about human papillomavirus (HPV), starting with 7 questions about HPV people frequently ask our Cancer Research UK nurses. We want to have a conversation about human papillomavirus (HPV), starting with 7 questions about HPV people frequently ask our Cancer Research UK nurses.

by Karis Betts, Milly Bennett-Day | Analysis | 27 August 2026

27 August 2026

A microscope image of cervical cells that have changed shape and size because of HPV infection. Most of the cells are blue, but some are pink or purple.

NHS England will offer HPV self-testing as an option for some 30 to 65-year-olds who are overdue for cervical screening. Read our FAQs for more. NHS England will offer HPV self-testing as an option for some 30 to 65-year-olds who are overdue for cervical screening. Read our FAQs for more.

by Sophie Brooks | News, In depth | 25 August 2026

25 August 2026

An man in a blue shirt and jeans applying squeezing sunscreen into his hand from a bottle.

Fewer than 4 in 10 adults have bought sunscreen so far this year, despite the high UV levels throughout the hot summer. Fewer than 4 in 10 adults have bought sunscreen so far this year, despite the high UV levels throughout the hot summer.

by Tim Gunn | News | 14 August 2026

14 August 2026

A graphic showing a scientist in a lab coat and sunhat looking at the sea with a microscope.

Whether you’re packing for a trip to the seaside or you’re already beside the sea, use these six tips to help reduce your risk of cancer. Whether you’re packing for a trip to the seaside or you’re already beside the sea, use these six tips to help reduce your risk of cancer.

by Emma Jobson | In depth | 21 July 2026

21 July 2026