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Cut fat and shed pounds – study
Cutting fat out of the diet can work wonders for the figure – and health, researchers say today. Read more
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Heart patient diet critical – researchers
Heart patients should modify their diet to help prevent recurrent heart attacks and stroke, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Social media could combat childhood obesity
The medical profession should embrace social media as a tool to help children overcome obesity, it was claimed last night. Read more
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Marathons "too far, too fast"
Marathon addicts are unlikely to be building up their heart health, experts say today. Read more
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Fitness as good as pills for cholesterol
Getting a little bit fit is as good for fighting cholesterol as taking statin pills – and the two together are a winning combination, experts say today. Read more
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New moon no cause for anxiety
A "lunatic" was thought to be influenced by the moon – but a new study debunks the idea that the moon has an influence on mental health. Read more
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Warning on pregnancy vitamin
Vitamin C deficiency may be a major cause of brain damage to new babies, researchers have warned. Read more
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Tackle early birth – experts
The world’s wealthiest nations could do more to prevent the problems linked to premature birth, experts say today. Read more
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Global call for fake drug action
Experts call today for international action to tackle the trade in fake drugs. Read more
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Gene fusion linked to child cancer
A genetic mistake lies behind many cases of a rare childhood leukaemia, researchers have revealed. Read more