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Cancer Research UK has today launched a trial investigating the health benefits and risks of spending time in the sun. It is hoped the trial will help solve years of controversy surrounding vitamin D, the 'sunshine vitamin', and how much sun is too much. Cancer Research UK has today launched a trial investigating the health benefits and risks of spending time in the sun. It is hoped the trial will help solve years of controversy surrounding vitamin D, the 'sunshine vitamin', and how much sun is too much.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 15 August 2012

15 August 2012

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Ahead of London Fashion Week, leading model agencies sign groundbreaking 'No Sunbed' policy agreement as part of Cancer Research UK's R UV UGLY? campaign after warnings on health and appearance Ahead of London Fashion Week, leading model agencies sign groundbreaking 'No Sunbed' policy agreement as part of Cancer Research UK's R UV UGLY? campaign after warnings on health and appearance

by Cancer Research UK | News | 17 February 2012

17 February 2012

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More than 100,000 cancers - equivalent to one third of all those diagnosed in the UK each year - are being caused by smoking, unhealthy diets, alcohol and excess weight, according to new research by Cancer Research UK. More than 100,000 cancers - equivalent to one third of all those diagnosed in the UK each year - are being caused by smoking, unhealthy diets, alcohol and excess weight, according to new research by Cancer Research UK.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 7 December 2011

7 December 2011

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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

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Nearly 90 per cent of British adults admit their skin has been sunburnt - with almost half* experiencing pain as result of being in the sun. Nearly 90 per cent of British adults admit their skin has been sunburnt - with almost half* experiencing pain as result of being in the sun.

by Cancer Research UK | News | 29 August 2011

29 August 2011