Diet & Food
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10p and nudge cut sugared drinks orders
A major restaurant chain successfully reduced customer orders for sugar-sweetened beverages by a tenth through introducing a 10p levy – and other measures, researchers report today. Read more
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Commercial weight loss programme prevents diabetes
A commercial weight loss company was dramatically successful in preventing the development of type 2 diabetes in high risk patients, researchers report today. Read more
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Global childhood obesity rising
Obesity will be the greatest health problem facing children worldwide within five years, experts warn today. Read more
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Obesity link to sepsis
Obesity is an important risk factor for sepsis, according to a Norwegian study. Read more
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Vitamin D boosts asthma drugs
Vitamin D supplements could boost the protective effect of standard asthma medication, researchers say today. Read more
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Study shows link between skipping breakfast and atherosclerosis
Eating a good breakfast may help to prevent atherosclerosis, Spanish researchers have reported. Read more
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Important to recognise symptoms of FES
Doctors are being urged to “think outside the box” to recognise the symptoms of a serious condition which can result from liposuction. Read more
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Poor diet and heart disease the world’s health problem – analysis
Ischaemic heart disease is now the leading cause of premature mortality in most regions of the world – while “unhealthy” diets are linked to 20% of deaths, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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Diet and exercise improve asthma
A healthy diet and taking more exercise can benefit people with asthma, even if they are of a healthy weight, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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Obesity cannot be “metabolically healthy”
The term “metabolically healthy obesity” should no longer be used because it misleads individuals into believing that obesity can be healthy, British researchers say today. Read more