Experts from across Northern Ireland will gather today [Wednesday 20 February] to examine how best to tackle cancer. A conference being held today will bring together delegates to review recent developments within cancer services, including key areas of work in cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis and follow-up, with the aim of determining where next we need to address our energies in Northern Ireland.

People across Belfast can find out how to cook up healthy, tasty meals on a budget, thanks to a programme of cookery demonstrations being organised by the Public Health Agency (PHA). Following the recent launch of the PHA’s ‘Choose to Live Better’ campaign which aims to tackle overweight and obesity, the demonstrations will show people just how easy it is to rustle up dishes which are good for you, but won’t break the bank. Dr Eddie Rooney, Chief Executive of the PHA, explained: “These demos will offer tasty ideas to make mealtimes healthy and fun, even on a tight budget.

Quitting a 30-a-day habit could save over £4,000 a year Thousands of smokers across Northern Ireland were today urged to quit the habit and save a packet as the one month countdown to No Smoking Day on Wednesday 13 March gets underway.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Arts Care have launched the Older People’s Arts in Health Festival 2013 at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast. The festival aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of older people throughout Northern Ireland.

Sunscreen is one holiday essential that often gets left behind when people pack for a winter holiday. The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are reminding travellers not to forget about sunscreen during their winter get-away. Whether you are heading to the ski slopes or jetting off for some winter rays, it is important to stay safe in the sun during your break.

There are around 9,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed each year in Northern Ireland, so to mark World Cancer Day [4 February], the Public Health Agency (PHA) has highlighted some steps that can reduce the risk of getting cancer.