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Startling growth of worldwide obesity
The growth of obesity around the world has been "startling" in the last 30 years, researchers warn today. Read more
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Diet restrictions may aid breast cancer care
Some women with breast cancer may benefit from a highly restricted diet, according to a new study. Read more
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Blow for red wine and chocolate health hopes
Red wine and dark chocolate may not be as healthy as had been hoped, according to research published yesterday. Read more
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Time running out on antibiotic resistance
The world is running out of time to tackle the problem of drug-resistant infections, experts warned yesterday. Read more
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Breakfast fibre heart boost
High fibre breakfasts may have a big impact in protecting the health of heart attack survivors, researchers say today. Read more
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Cancer survivors’ work struggle
A cancer charity has welcomed research showing how women treated for breast cancer can struggle to return to work. Read more
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Coffee link to diabetes prevention
Increasing consumption of coffee may help cut risk of developing diabetes, researchers claimed last night. Read more
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Migraine prevention drug hope
New drugs could help improve care for sufferers of migraine, a conference has been told. Read more
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Cannabis causes brain changes
Smoking cannabis regularly in young adulthood may alter the shape of the brain, researchers warn this week. Read more
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Row as researchers condemn anti-flu drugs
Anti-flu drugs do not save lives and may not limit the spread of the disease, according to the findings of a controversial analysis today. Read more
