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Travellers urged to cover up in sunny climes
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
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Breastfeeding linked to increased intelligence
Scientists have found that prolonged, exclusive breastfeeding may improve children's cognitive development.
A large study of breastfeeding found that it raises children's IQs and improves their academic performance.
The study,
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New DNA variants put half of Brits at greater risk of obesity
A British-led team of scientists has identified a section of genetic code that increases the risk of being overweight and developing type-2 diabetes.
The DNA sequence, which is more common among people with Indian Asian than European
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May 6th is 'best date to start a diet'
New research suggests that the first Tuesday in May is the best day to start a new diet, making May 6th 2008 the ideal time to embark upon a new healthy lifestyle.
According to Bodyidplan.com, people tend to be at their most productive on
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Popcorn boosts whole grain and fibre intake
People who eat popcorn tend to have a higher daily intake of whole grains and fibre than those who do not, scientists have said.
Health experts recommend that a third of our daily diet should be composed of starchy foods and advise that we
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Study reveals rise in back pain
The number of people experiencing back pain has risen by five per cent in the space of 12 months, according to a new poll.
Researchers at the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) found that 52 per cent of Britons claim to be suffering
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Dairy products 'unlikely to aid weight loss'
Scientists have found that, contrary to the claims of some dairy companies', dairy products do not appear to help people lose weight.
A review of existing research into the impact of dairy consumption on weight failed to find evidence that
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Educated women tend to have healthier weight
Highly-educated women tend to have a healthier average weight than less educated women, a new study has found.
In wealthy nations, this means they tend to weigh less than poorly-educated women, while in countries where malnutrition is
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Study sheds light on link between diet and BMI
Scientists have found that the link between exercise, healthy eating and body mass index (BMI) is not as clear-cut as was previously thought, at least in teenagers.
Dr Catherine Sabiston, of McGill University, and researchers at the
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Children's diet 'affected by many things'
Advertising restrictions on junk food may be improving children's diets but it is difficult to see a direct effect as eating habits are affected by many different things, a health expert has claimed.
Bridget Aisbitt, a nutrition scientist
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Chocolate may protect against pregnancy complication
Women who eat chocolate may be less likely to develop pre-eclampsia, a pregnancy complication that affects one in ten pregnancies and can be dangerous.
A study in the journal Epidemiology analysed the chocolate-eating habits of 1,681 women
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Healthy diet improves quality of life after cancer
Cancer survivors who eat plenty of fruit and vegetables are more likely to enjoy a good quality of life than those with a poor diet, experts have found.
A study from the American Cancer Society investigated the dietary habits of more than
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