Diet & Food
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Global targets for sodium reduction ‘way off’
Huge efforts are needed for global communities to meet the target of reducing sodium intake by 30% by 2025, according to the World Health Organization. Read more
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New drug for obese could cut stones
NHS specialist weight loss services are to have access to a drug which can reduce body weight by about 12%, it was announced today. Read more
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Global call for government action against cancer
A major international cancer organisation has called on governments to do more to reduce the burden of cancer ahead of World Cancer Day. Read more
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Cardiovascular disease ‘a complication of coeliac disease’
People with coeliac disease have a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease, despite having fewer known risk factors, a new study shows today. Read more
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Healthy lifestyle ‘slows memory decline’ in older adults
A healthy lifestyle and diet can help to slow down memory decline, a decade-long study of older adults in China reports today. Read more
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Trans fat still widely consumed – WHO
Five billion people worldwide are still exposed to harmful trans fats, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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Frailty in old age risk linked to midlife obesity
Mid-life obesity is linked to an increased risk of physical frailty in older age, according to Norwegian research published today. Read more
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Seafood omega 3 ‘lowers risk of chronic kidney problems’
Taking omega 3 fatty acids derived from seafood is associated with a lower risk of chronic kidney disease and a slower decline in kidney function, according to a new Australian study. Read more
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NICE calls for more people to be offered statins
More people in England could be offered statins, following newly published draft guidance from NICE. Read more
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Quarter of adults in England are obese
About one in four adults in England is obese, according to the latest Health Survey for England 2021. Read more