Fitness
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One in four young people seeking to lose weight
Children and teenagers are far more conscious of their weight than 20 years ago – with growing numbers seeking to shed weight, researchers report today. Read more
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Hyaluronic acid may not benefit knee osteoarthritis
Injecting hyaluronic acid should no longer be recommended as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis because there is no evidence that it benefits patients, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Risks of shoulder surgery low
Serious complications associated with shoulder surgery are low, but one in 26 patients needs further surgery within a year, according to a study published today. Read more
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COVID-19 vaccine benefit people of all weights
COVID-19 vaccines protect people of all weights from severe disease, according to the results of a UK study published today. Read more
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Policies over patient weight led to fewer operations
The number of knee replacement operations decreased after the NHS introduced policies based on a patient’s weight, a UK study has found. Read more
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Recommendations for gene testing athletes
Gene testing can be used to prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes, according to recommendations published today. Read more
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Cross-country skiers’ suffer non-allergic asthma
Competitive cross-country skiers who undertake an intensive training schedule have an increased risk of non-allergic asthma, researchers report today. Read more
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Exercise with dietary advice linked to mobility in frail older people
Mobility problems in frail, elderly people can be reduced through regular exercise and expert dietary advice, a European study reports today. Read more
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Europe faces obesity epidemic
Obesity has reached "epidemic" proportions in Europe as a health problem, a report warns today. Read more
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Try exercise with osteoarthritis – NICE
Osteoarthritis symptoms can be eased with exercise – and can help to improve quality of life, according to new draft guidelines from NICE, published today. Read more