Diet & Food
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Heart benefit of fish oil remains unclear
Fish oil is widely thought to boost the health of the heart – but a new study questions this. Read more
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Sandwich woman gets pacemaker
Doctors today told how a young woman who kept fainting while eating sandwiches was cured with a heart pacemaker. Read more
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Seasonal myths face challenge
Hats are not as helpful and sugar not as harmful as often believed, according to a survey of seasonal "medical myths", published today. Read more
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Plea for obesity drugs
The NHS should be willing to spend money on obesity drugs – and help avoid surgery for the worst affected people, an expert will say today. Read more
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Temptation genes found
Six new genes for obesity may be linked to "temptation", British experts have said. Read more
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Peanut pregnancy advice may change
Two days after experts warned of "peanut hysteria", a British agency has changed its advice on avoiding peanuts during pregnancy. Read more
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Vitamin that helps diabetes patients
A vitamin treatment may help prevent patients with diabetes developing kidney disease, researchers have reported. Read more
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New gene links to obesity
People who have trouble sleeping may face an in-built risk of developing diabetes, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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How wine makes a meal healthy
Drinking wine with a meal may help reduce the impact of unhealthy fats, according to a major European study. Read more
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Hope for food allergy treatment
A new treatment may be on the way for people with severe food allergies. Read more