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The deadly apple shape
Apple-shaped people with large waists face a massively increased risk during their middle-aged years, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Weight gain in pregnancy leads to high birth weight babies
Mothers-to-be who gain too much weight in pregnancy are likely to give birth to heavy babies who are themselves at risk of obesity in later life, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Drug combination found to reduce body weight
A combination of two drugs may be an effective treatment for obesity, researchers have reported. Read more
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Grow your own joints
Doctors may one day be able to get patients who need hip and knee replacements to grow their own parts – within the body, scientists reported today. Read more
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Alarm at temper tantrum plan
Heart-break and toddler temper tantrums are in danger of becoming psychiatric illnesses, experts have warned. Read more
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Loving mums prepare children well
Apparently over-attentive and loving mothers may prepare their children well for the stresses and strains of life, researchers say today. Read more
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Pregnancy risk for cancer survivors
Young women who survive cancer treatment may face new ordeals when they seek to have children later in life, researchers warned today. Read more
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Statins outflank diet?
Taking cholesterol lowering drugs may reduce the need for healthy eating to combat heart disease, researchers reported today. Read more
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Allergy cuts cancer risk
People with allergies may enjoy a reduced risk of developing cancer, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Midwives challenged on obesity
Midwives may not be able to solve the problems caused by growing numbers of overweight women having babies, an expert warned today. Read more