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A pill has been developed which could offer some hope in the fight against obesity by giving its users the impression they have already eaten.

The tablet is made of a highly absorbent material and swells to around the size of a tennis ball …

The EU is to impose more stringent rules on food markets to prevent some products being labelled as 'superfoods' and potentially misleading consumers.

Under the new regulations, products which claim to be superfoods, such as blueberries, …

The European Commission has backed the launch of a new European charter to improve heart health and reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) across the continent.

According to the EC, CVD is responsible for the deaths of half of the population …

New research has assured people over the age of 45 that it is never too late to take an active approach to health and reduce one's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

In a study published in the American Journal of Medicine, scientists …

The problem of childhood obesity is primarily an issue of public health rather than child protection, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has said.

While the college acknowledged that there are some cases where weight …

Research carried out at the University of York and Hull York Medical School has identified a link between low levels of folate, a vitamin found in vegetables, and depression.

The team reviewed 11 previous studies involving over 15,000 …

A family-based weight loss programme focusing on education, behaviour modification and exercise can be more effective at reducing obesity and diabetes risks in children than conventional weight counselling, according to research.

Writing …

Plates and bowls that feature markers for proper portion sizes could help weight loss for people with diabetes, researchers have found.

A study conducted at the University of Calgary, Canada, asked half of a group of 130 obese people with …

Widespread screening is to take place of all people aged between 40 and 70 to assess their risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attack or stroke, according to reports.

Following the trials, those people with at least a one-in-five …

Trials of the ketogenic diet, which is high in fat and protein, have been proving successful in helping children with epilepsy, it has been claimed.

The eating plan is typically comprised of up to 88 per cent fat, ten per cent protein and …

Scientists have suggested that there could be a connection between the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, which are found in fish oil supplements, and protection against blindness.

According to research published in the journal Nature …

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has pledged its commitment to the reduction of health inequalities across the UK, following the government's publication of regional health profiles.

According to the foundation, the Department of Health …