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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

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

Microscopic cross section of breast tissue stained for various cell markers against a black background.

Our researchers are looking for the earliest signs of breast cancer linked to BRCA mutations to find ways to prevent the disease altogether. Our researchers are looking for the earliest signs of breast cancer linked to BRCA mutations to find ways to prevent the disease altogether.

by Sydney Ghazarian | In depth | 10 September 2026

10 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

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Treatment alone won’t be enough to solve the obesity crisis. To make lasting progress, we need to prevent obesity in the first place. Treatment alone won’t be enough to solve the obesity crisis. To make lasting progress, we need to prevent obesity in the first place.

by Kruti Shrotri | Analysis | 17 August 2026

17 August 2026

This entry is part 2 of 8 in the series The National Cancer Plan for England: A closer look
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

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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

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Find out more about some common sun safety myths and learn how to stay sun safe this summer Find out more about some common sun safety myths and learn how to stay sun safe this summer

by Emma Jobson | In depth | 20 July 2026

20 July 2026

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A new study suggests that people under the age of 55 may be biologically ageing faster than people who are older. And this trend could be linked to the rise in early-onset cancers. A new study suggests that people under the age of 55 may be biologically ageing faster than people who are older. And this trend could be linked to the rise in early-onset cancers.

by Sydney Ghazarian | Analysis | 30 June 2026

30 June 2026