Diet & Food
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Action call on obesity epidemic
The world has been slow to tackle a spreading epidemic of obesity, it was claimed today. Read more
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Heart alarm fails to shake lifestyles
Only 50% of smokers who have heart attacks give up the habit after their illness, according to the disturbing findings of a European study published today. Read more
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The best obesity op?
The gastric bypass is the best surgical procedure for people with extreme obesity, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Row at saturated fat rehab bid
A row erupted today over claims that saturated fats may not be as bad for the heart as has been claimed. Read more
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Drive to give up chocolate
Britain’s chocoholics are being urged to give up for March as part of a drive to improve heart health. Read more
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Child obesity link to cancer
Children who are overweight face an increased risk of developing oesophageal cancer in later life, researchers have warned. Read more
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Sugary drinks link to early maturity for girls
Girls who drink a lot of sugary drinks are likely to start their periods early, researchers say today. Read more
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Cholesterol problem for young adults
Failing to tackle high cholesterol levels in young adults may leave them with a legacy of heart problems, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Inactivity worse than obesity in Europe
Europeans are suffering more from lack of fitness than from obesity, researchers claimed yesterday. Read more
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Obese may avoid disease – study
People who are obese are not necessarily doomed to suffer problems such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke, according to new research. Read more