Diet & Food
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B12 deficiency link to diabetes risk
Pregnant women who eat a diet deficient in vitamin B12 – found largely in dairy products – may increase the risk of their children developing type 2 diabetes, a conference will be told today. Read more
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Child obesity "an emergency"
The health of Britain’s children is now a "state of emergency" given soaring rates of obesity, a senior paediatrician has warned. Read more
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GP weight-loss programme referral deemed effective
Offering weight-loss programmes to overweight patients during routine consultations is a quick and effective method to tackle obesity, according to a new report out today. Read more
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European survey reveals health of the nations
Promoting healthy lifestyles alone is not enough for reducing health problems, according to the findings of the new European Social Survey (ESS) report out today. Read more
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Warnings on child obesity
Britain is among a number of countries facing a huge toll of future ill health resulting from growing rates of childhood obesity, according to a series of studies published today. Read more
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Lifestyle key to be beating cancer gene risk
People at genetic risk of developing colorectal cancer can protect themselves by adopting a healthy lifestyle, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Obesity gene not linked to weight loss
Scientists have found that a gene which is linked to the risk of obesity does not influence the success of weight loss efforts. Read more
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Obesity research revealed in Germany
Researchers have set out ways in which dietary changes may benefit overweight and obese individuals without compromising their nutrient intake. Read more
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Obesity cancer link little known
People in the UK are largely ignorant of links between obesity and cancer, campaigners warned today. Read more
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Lifestyle key to cardiac rehabilitation
Heart patients need to be encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent repeat episodes, according to European guidelines published today. Read more