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Alcohol misuse 'linked to range of conditions'
Alcohol misuse does more than simply harm the liver, a national charity has said.
Frank Soodeen, press and parliamentary officer for Alcohol Concern, said that alcohol misuse causes a range of health problems, including high blood pressure
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Fifth of NHS budget could be 'gobbled up' by obesity
The number of people suffering from type-2 diabetes as a result of the obesity epidemic could place a serious strain on the NHS, an expert has claimed.
According to Colin Waite, chairman of the National Obesity Forum, type-2 diabetes is
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Unhealthy eating habits lead to ageing hearts
Britons' hearts are ageing faster than the rest of their bodies, a new study suggests.
Health checks on 3,000 adults found that the condition of the average person's heart is akin to someone five years older; although for smokers this
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Dietician advice can manage cholesterol
US researchers have found that following the advice of a dietician can help patients to manage their cholesterol, sometimes without the need of cholesterol-lowering medication.
A group of 377 patients were analysed, all of whom were aged
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Vitamin K linked to better adolescent bone health
Boosting a young person's vitamin K intake could have important implications for the health of their bones in later life, new research suggests.
A study by researchers at University Medical Centre Utrecht found that adolescents who
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Toddler eating plan to be extended
A healthy eating initiative designed to combat rising obesity levels among young children is being rolled out across the nation after pilot schemes proved successful.
The ten-week 'Mini-Mend' programme has been trialled in London, South
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Modest amount of red meat poses little cancer threat
Red meat consumption has been linked to an increased risk of bowel cancer, but health experts insist that eating it in moderation should not pose an unacceptable risk.
According to experts at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
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Black tea could fight type-2 diabetes
People with type-2 diabetes could benefit from drinking black tea, new research in the journal Aging Cell suggests.
Scientists at the University of Dundee have identified several black tea constituents that appear to mimic the action of
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Breakfast linked to healthier diet
Teenagers who eat breakfast every day tend to have a healthier diet overall, researchers have found.
A study at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health looked at the link between breakfast consumption and body weight change in
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Low-fat diets 'better for heart' than Atkins
Researchers have found that the popular Atkins diet is not as good for the heart as a low-fat diet.
A recent study found that the average woman spends 31 years of her life on a diet, and the low-carbohydrate Atkins diet is one of the most
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Pregnant women should be individually assessed for flying
There are no strict rules governing when a pregnant woman can or cannot fly and women should be assessed on an individual basis, an expert has claimed.
According to Janet Fyle, professional policy advisor for the Royal College of Midwives,
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Turmeric may prevent heart failure
An ingredient found in the curry spice turmeric may help to reduce the risk of heart failure, scientists have said.
A study by researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at the Toronto General Hospital found that in mice with enlarged
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