Science blog

There’s no convincing evidence that artificial sweeteners increase cancer risk. But can they help weight loss? We take a look at the latest research.

In this week’s news: NHS England roll out lung cancer scanning, and a planned cervical screening test switch could see the time between screenings extended to 5 years.

The roll-out of mobile NHS scanners will save lives from lung cancer. But staff shortages, stop smoking services and treatment inequalities can’t be ignored.

Scientists are working to document all the faults in the DNA of cancer cells to help them understand how cancer works.

In this week’s news: vaping as a stop smoking tool and why a ‘cancer cure in a year’ is unlikely.

We answer 5 common questions about heated tobacco products, from what’s in them and if they’re safe to whether they can help someone quit smoking.

In the news this week: cervical cancer prevention, sugary drinks and should we rename certain ‘low risk’ cancers?

Cervical cancer rates are predicted to fall following the introduction of HPV primary screening this year.

Three new teams funded through our Grand Challenge are about to embark on research projects focusing on the microbiome, faulty genes and chronic inflammation.