Diet & Food
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Fasting as treatment for type 2 diabetes
A new series of case studies published today (10 October) highlight the potential effectiveness of therapeutic fasting to reverse insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes. Read more
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Conference hears how weight loss "cures" type 2 diabetes
British researchers say they have explained how weight loss can put type 2 diabetes into remission. Read more
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Obesity cancer threat to female health
Obesity will become the main cause of cancer in women by the middle of the century, campaigners warned today. Read more
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How holidays help the heart
Diet and lifestyle dominated the European Society of Cardiology’s annual congress yesterday. Read more
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Folic acid helps pregnant women with epilepsy
Women with epilepsy who take folic acid before and during early pregnancy could help to reduce the chances of their baby experiencing language delays, researchers have reported. Read more
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Diet, but not supplements, prevents cancer – studies
A healthy diet may help prevent cancer – but some supplements and alternative therapies offer no benefits, according to a series of studies reported today. Read more
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Doubts raised over omega 3 supplements
There is little evidence that taking omega 3 supplements helps prevent cardiovascular disease, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Green tea molecule could prevent heart attacks
A compound in green tea could be used to help prevent deaths from heart attacks and strokes caused by atherosclerosis, researchers reported today. Read more
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Brain stimulation ‘safe to treat obesity’
Brain stimulation could be a safe way help to treat obesity because it helps to reduce food cravings, a conference will hear today. Read more
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Fish oil part of osteoarthritis self-management
Improved diet and weight loss are crucial to self-management of osteoarthritis, according to a new analysis. Read more