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A new poll has found that, contrary to popular opinion, the majority of women are in fact satisfied with the way they look.

Research by Bio-Synergy, a sports nutrition and functional water manufacturer, suggests that 64 per cent of females …

The importance of breastfeeding for infant health and development has been highlighted by the Department of Health.

According to the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), only 76 per cent of new mothers start breastfeeding …

A gene which plays a role in schizophrenia has now also been implicated in the potentially dangerous pregnancy disorder pre-eclampsia.

A report in Nature journal reveals that the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene is abnormal in …

Scientists are urging people to think before they drink as part of a research project aimed at combating binge-drinking.

Health psychologists at the University of Nottingham are investigating whether the workplace can be effectively used …

A charity has called for greater provision of gluten-free foods in hospitals, schools and restaurants.

Coeliac UK is the national charity for people with coeliac disease, in which an individual is unable to tolerate gluten.

The …

Physical activity is important for patients with diabetes, but scientists have discovered that many are hindered in their efforts to exercise by arthritis, which is nearly twice as common among diabetes patients.

Exercise has been shown to …

Chocolate can usually be eaten and enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle, an expert has claimed.

According to Rachel Cooke, a spokeswoman for the British Dietetic Association (BDA), chocolate does have some positive nutritional benefits …

Consumers still do not really understand the 'five-a-day' message, suggesting that the government's efforts to publicise the recommendation have failed to hit the mark.

This is the key finding from a study by Tropicana Smoothies, which …

One in four women is affected by a sensitive bladder, leading to embarrassing leaks and low self-esteem.

According to the creators of Always, an estimated six million British women have some degree of sensitive bladder and one in three …

A new study has revealed that obese people are more likely to develop dementia than people who are of normal weight.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, found that obesity increased the relative risk …

A hormone in the gut causes people to eat more by making food look more appealing, scientists believe.

Levels of the hormone, ghrelin, are known to rise before a meal and fall afterwards. It is known to have an effect on the hypothalamus …

Holidaymakers should ensure they never get sunburnt and cover up their skin when going out in the sun, experts have advised.

The UK has the highest rate of skin cancer in Europe for under-19s, according to a recent report by the British …