Diet & Food
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Rise in type 2 diabetes among under 40s
The rates of type 2 diabetes in adolescents and young adults have increased significantly globally in the past 30 years, researchers report today. Read more
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Overweight women face long COVID risk
Overweight women are more likely to experience long COVID, new UK research has found. Read more
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Mediterranean diet ‘does not decrease dementia risk’
The so-called Mediterranean diet does not decrease the risk of developing dementia, a new Swedish study claims. Read more
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Study supports ‘personal fat threshold’ for type 2 diabetes
Everyone has a “personal fat threshold” that if exceeded could allow type 2 diabetes to develop, even if the individual has a lower body weight, a conference has heard. Read more
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Global economic cost of obesity
More than 2 trillion US dollars could be added to the world economy if overweight and obesity prevalence remain at 2019 levels, campaigners have warned. Read more
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New evidence of how lifestyle protects against dementia
People with type 2 diabetes who have a “healthy” lifestyle have their risk of developing dementia halved, according to a major new study of the British population. Read more
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Artificial sweetener link to increased heart risk
Consumption of artificial sweetener has been linked to a possible increased risk of cardiovascular disease risk, including heart attack and stroke, researchers report today. Read more
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Caffeine metabolite may slow myopia progression in children
A metabolite of caffeine may slow the progression of myopia in children, a preliminary study has found, researchers report today. Read more
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Rise in intravenous nutrition use among athletes
Elite sport players in European and America are increasingly turning to intravenous nutrition products, experts warn today. Read more
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Salt substitutes show clear benefit
Salt substitutes appear to be effective in tackling hypertension across a range of populations, researchers say today. Read more