The SCPN Newsletter: Latest Articles
By Fergus Brown, 2018 SCPN bursary recipient Note from the Editor: The SCPN student bursary was awarded in 2018 to Fergus Brown, a 4th year medical student from the University of Glasgow. ...
Breast Cancer Now is seeking applications from researchers aiming to tackle gaps in the understanding of the risks of breast cancer, and how this information could be used in prevention. They are ...
By Kellie Anderson, MSc kelliesfoodtoglow.com Serves 4 An easy-to-make, Sri Lankan-inspired mild curry of thinly sliced cabbage, toasted cashews, spices and coconut milk. A naturally ...
By Bryony Sinclair, World Cancer Research Fund International Sugar sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes get a lot of media coverage. This is in part because they are building momentum globally – to ...
By Dr Susan Bowie, GP Hillswick Health Centre, Shetland Islands Note from the Editor Increasingly, communities are recognising the value of gardening as a route for increasing physical activity, ...
Are you trying to help someone reduce their drinking? The SCPN have researched a few commonly used apps to help you decide which one might help you
By Alison Douglas, Chief Executive , Alcohol Focus Scotland Alcohol is everywhere. Whether we want to drink or not we are surrounded by constant prompts that alcohol should be part of our life, ...
By Dr Andrew Fraser, Director of Public Health Science, NHS Health Scotland A new alliance of agencies and organisations, born out of Obesity Action Scotland and supported by the Scottish Cancer ...
By Laura Patton, Research & Development Graduate, SCF Starting the New Year alcohol-free is a great way to rebalance the books after the overindulgence from Christmas festivities. Most of us ...
Park SY et al. Alcohol Intake and Colorectal Cancer Risk in the Multiethnic Cohort Study. Am J Epidemiol. (2018) Sep 15 DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwy208 https://thescpn.org/2CrDtb7 The WCRF reported ...