Diet & Food
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Divorce link to overweight children
Children whose parents divorce are at a greater risk of being overweight or obese, a Norwegian study has claimed. Read more
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Genetic taste tests to aid healthy diets?
Genetic testing could be used to draw up healthy diets for patients, scientists said today. Read more
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Startling growth of worldwide obesity
The growth of obesity around the world has been "startling" in the last 30 years, researchers warn today. Read more
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Schools alone can’t boost kids’ health
School-based interventions to get children exercising more and eating more fruit and vegetables may not be workable on their own, researchers warn today. Read more
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Call for warnings on sugary drinks
An expert calls today for sugary drinks to carry a warning on the label outlining their negative health effects. Read more
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Diet restrictions may aid breast cancer care
Some women with breast cancer may benefit from a highly restricted diet, according to a new study. Read more
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Even ‘brief’ weight loss aids heart
Adults who lose weight at any age can gain long-term health benefits, researchers say today. Read more
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Global campaign to tackle child obesity
A new worldwide drive to tackle the increasing problem of childhood obesity was launched yesterday. Read more
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Chemical clue to Med diet success
A diet based on olive oil and salad sounds healthy – but it may achieve its impact through a specific chemical, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Blow for red wine and chocolate health hopes
Red wine and dark chocolate may not be as healthy as had been hoped, according to research published yesterday. Read more