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We look at the science behind misleading headlines saying physical inactivity is 'as bad as smoking'. We look at the science behind misleading headlines saying physical inactivity is 'as bad as smoking'.

by Henry Scowcroft | Analysis | 15 August 2012

15 August 2012

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Fashion trends and concerns about appearance could be having a detrimental effect on the health and fitness of our nation's women according to a new survey commissioned by Cancer Research UK's Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco. Fashion trends and concerns about appearance could be having a detrimental effect on the health and fitness of our nation's women according to a new survey commissioned by Cancer Research UK's Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 18 April 2012

18 April 2012

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We share our thoughts following a big UN meeting about several diseases, including cancer - what was discussed and how could it be improved? We share our thoughts following a big UN meeting about several diseases, including cancer - what was discussed and how could it be improved?

by Paul Thorne | Analysis | 14 November 2011

14 November 2011