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Vitamin use 'widespread' among cancer survivors
Many cancer survivors take vitamin and mineral supplements, a new review has revealed.
Researchers at the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Centre carried out a comprehensive review of 32 studies undertaken between 1999 and 2006.
The
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Fluoridation 'would boost dental health'
Health secretary Alan Johnson will this week argue for fluoride to be added to Britain's water supplies as part of an attempt to reduce tooth decay of children living in poor areas.
Legislation was passed in 2003 which made it easier for
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Question mark over obesity link to deprivation
The link between obesity and poverty is questioned in a new study of 13,000 children.
Research by Norfolk's primary care trust identified high rates of obesity in both affluent and poorer areas of the county.
Epidemiologist Jon
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Certain drinks 'increase gout risk'
Soft drinks and fruit juices could increase the risk to men of developing gout, according to the findings of a new study.
Research published in the British Medical Journal revealed that men who consumed a sugary beverage twice a day or
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Antiobesity drug prescriptions rocket
The number of prescriptions for antiobesity drugs given out to patients has increased by more than eight times in the last nine years, it has been revealed.
According to research conducted by the NHS Information Centre for health and
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Renowned Chinese chef gives healthy eating tips
Renowned chef Ken Hom has shared some of his healthy eating tips to ensure people can enjoy Chinese food without piling on the pounds.
According to Mr Hom, Chinese food is one of the healthiest cuisines in the world, being full of fresh
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Fruits may reduce Alzheimer's risk
Certain fruits may help to protect against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, a new study shows.
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, affecting around 417,000 people in the UK.
Researchers at
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Fad diets 'on the way out'
The majority of people who hope to become healthier in 2008 are choosing to make long-term lifestyle changes rather than attempting short-term diets, it has been revealed.
A study by PruHealth has found that nearly two thirds of Britons
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Banana replaces apple as favourite fruit
Apples are no longer the nation's favourite fruit, with a new survey by the Health Food Manufacturers' Association (HFMA) revealing that bananas have taken the lead.
The research suggests that apples are not even in second place as
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Expert concerned by weight loss payment plans
Concerns have been raised over the government's proposals to reward overweight people for losing weight.
The policy is designed to give people an incentive to improve their lifestyle and is one of a raft of measures being mooted by the
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Smoke-free laws prompt big rise in quitters
There has been a 28 per cent rise in the number of smokers quitting, according to new figures.
Statistics from the NHS Stop Smoking Service show that around 165,000 smokers quit between April and September 2007, indicating that the
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Inactivity speeds up ageing process
People who exercise regularly appear to be biologically younger than those with a sedentary lifestyle, British researchers have found.
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that twins who exercised regularly showed
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