Diet & Food
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Takeaway proximity could ‘double obesity risk’
People who are exposed to takeaway food outlets are at almost double the risk of obesity than those who are not, researchers warn today. Read more
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Water and grapefruit for kidney day
Today is World Kidney Day and campaigners are urging the world to start it with a glass of water. Read more
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Meat and fish plan for brain health
The brains of elderly men may benefit from diets rich in meat or fish, researchers say today. Read more
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Fish oil boost for child sleep
Children sleep significantly better if they are given supplements of fish oil, British researchers have revealed. Read more
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Saturated fat defended
An American doctor sparked outrage today by calling for health advisers to stop condemning saturated fat as "unhealthy". Read more
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Halve sugar consumption – WHO
Governments should consider trying to halve public consumption of sugars, according to global guidelines published yesterday. Read more
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Diet link to pregnancy health
Pregnant women who eat a healthy diet help to cut their risk of going into premature labour, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Diet could slow motor neurone disease
A high-carbohydrate, high-calorie diet could delay the progression of motor neurone disease, according to a pilot study published today (28 February 2014). Read more
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Vitamin D link to inflammation
Immune function can be severely compromised by a lack of vitamin D, new findings suggest. Read more
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Overweight "normal" for children
Being overweight is rapidly becoming the new "normal" for child body-shape, European health leaders warn today. Read more