Diet & Food
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Search for safe cancer prevention pills
A British researcher has talked about her mission to find safe substances that can be used to prevent cancer. Read more
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Mystery as cancer afflicts men
British men are contracting a cancer of the throat at a rate three times that suffered by women, it was revealed today. Read more
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New red meat link to diabetes
People who start eating increased amounts of red meat also increase their risk of developing diabetes, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Fish capsules off menu for heart patients
Fish oil capsules could be off the menu for heart attack survivors, according to proposals issued today. Read more
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Blood pressure vitamin D link
Low levels of the sunshine vitamin, D, can trigger high blood pressure, delegates will hear today at a European conference. Read more
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Starvation and obesity twin challenges for the poor
The world’s poorest countries are facing a dual health challenge of malnutrition and obesity among children, experts warned today. Read more
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Obesity damage may skip generations
Health problems caused by obesity may skip generations, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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How lifestyle saves lives
Four healthy actions, including not smoking, make a massive difference to survival chances of people over the age of 45, researchers said last night. Read more
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Anenome drug may curb obesity
A new compound has been identified that may form the basis of a drug to tackle obesity. Read more
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Mediterranean diet ‘boosts ageing brain’
Elderly people can boost their brain power by following a Mediterranean diet with either added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts – rather than a low-fat diet, researchers say today. Read more