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• Moderate alcohol consumption 'beneficial for health'

  Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol can help cut the risk of coronary artery disease, according to Heart UK – The Cholesterol Charity.
  
  Linda Main, a registered dietician and nutritionist with the charity, said that population...

• Heart foundation 'alarmed' by results of survey on children's eating habits

  A survey published this week by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has found that children are avoiding fruit and vegetables in favour of a...

• US researchers investigating plausibility of designer diets

  Scientists in Miami, Florida are conducting research to find out whether or not our genetic makeup has an effect on how we should eat and exercise, a US newspaper reports.
  
  The study hopes to establish whether our DNA determines not only...

• Vitamin D yogurt helps diabetics fight off heart disease, says report

  People left more vulnerable to heart disease by diabetes can improve their chances of staying healthy by including vitamin D supplements in their...

• Jaw structure is shaped by diet, study finds

  The shape of our jaw bones has been defined by eating habits, according to new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
  
  The results show that unlike the skull, jaw shapes are a result of the type of...

• Chemical used in cans poses potential health risk

  A chemical associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes and that is commonly used in canned food containers can enter the body, American researchers have discovered.
  
  The study focused on the effects of a...

• Being fit helps you work, rest and play, study finds

  A regular fitness regime can help you to concentrate better during the day and sleep better at night, an American study has found.
  
  In the...

• Brazilian study links male fertility to a healthy diet

  A man's choice of diet has a direct effect on his fertility, according to a new study published in the Fertility and Sterility...

• Lighter patients have greater post-surgery risk, study concludes

  Patients with a normal to low body mass index (BMI) are at a greater risk of dying within 30 days of surgery than those who are overweight,...

• Children should be tested on 'physical literacy', says doctor

  The fitness regimes of Britain’s school children are being called into question by London-based sports physician Dr Andy Franklyn-Miller who is...