Fitness
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Plan for long hot summers – Lancet
Public health advice may need a rethink if long hot summers return to Britain through global warming, an expert says today. Read more
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Treat fatigue syndrome – experts
People with chronic fatigue syndrome – also known as ME – should be given treatment and can be helped, experts said today. Read more
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Obesity pressure on hospitals
The British National Health Service has seen a massive increase in surgical procedures aimed at dealing with obesity in the last four years, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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Obesity gene affects thousands
A small number of people with serious weight problems have a genetic defect, British researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Red Eye launches heart month
The London Eye turned red last night along with major landmarks around Britain as campaigners launched a major drive against heart disease. Read more
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Old may benefit from weight
Some extra weight may be helpful for elderly people, researchers said today. Read more
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Obesity treatment in crisis
Treatment of obesity in Britain was in crisis last night as a common drug was banned and surgeons complained about lack of support for surgical procedures. Read more
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Let women eat and drink in labour – new analysis
There is no good reason to prevent women from eating and drinking while giving birth, experts say today. Read more
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Hard day’s night needs sleep
People who are deprived of a full day’s sleep over long periods face an increased risk of having accidents and make errors late at night, researchers have reported. Read more
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TV the heart killer?
The more television you watch, the greater your risk of heart disease, researchers said last night. Read more