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Obese patients 'at high risk from complications after critical illnesses and trauma'
Obese patients face a higher likelihood of severe inflammation, cell death and multi-system organ failure in the aftermath of trauma, severe burns, critical illnesses or acute pancreatitis, a new study has found.
Research published in
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Healthy eating: Smoothies 'great way to consume more fruit'
Those trying to get more fruit and vegetables into their healthy eating plan should consider experimenting with smoothies, an expert has … read more.
Healthy diet 'important step to reducing ovarian cancer risk'
A healthy diet can be an important step for people trying to reduce their risk of developing ovarian cancer, an expert has … read more.
Rest of the UK should eat like the English
Thousands of deaths caused by poor eating habits could have been prevented in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, if residents there adopted a read more.
Cherry juice the key to sweet dreams
Those who suffer from insomnia or a broken sleep pattern will be relieved to learn that drinking cherry juice can improve both the quality and duration of sleep.
Researchers from the School of Life Sciences at Northumbria University have
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Balanced diets 'can benefit SAD sufferers'
Consuming a healthy, balanced diet can be an important strategy for people who suffer seasonal affective disorder (SAD), an expert has … read more.
Chemical found in red wine may guard against heart disease and diabetes
Drinking a glass of red wine has long been thought of as an alternative yet unproven way to stave off a visit to the doctor, but new research suggests there is medical evidence to back this up.
A study by scientists at the University of
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Individually-wrapped sweets could deter weight loss
People on a diet should try to avoid buying sweets or chocolates that are individually-wrapped as consumers eat more of a product if it is … read more.
Nutritionist suggests budget cuts lead to unhealthy diets
People are more likely to eat unhealthy foods as they believe it is a cheaper option.
That is according to Dr Carina Norris, a registered nutritionist, journalist and author, who has suggested that consumers do not know how to eat
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Hormones responsible for weight regain
Researchers at the University of Melbourne have suggested that hormones which influence appetite are to blame for weight regain after dieting.
The study, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that those involved
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Dietician highlights importance of cookery lessons for kids
It is important for children to learn how to cook so that they limit the amount of processed foods they are eating.
That is according to Nigel Denby, dietician and founder of Grubforlife.org.uk, who has suggested that gaining cooking
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RNIB recommends healthy diet for good eye health
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has suggested that eating a balanced diet may be beneficial to eye … read more.