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Fake diet websites crackdown
Some ten companies have been accused by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of using so-called news websites to promote acai berry weight-loss products.
According to the US consumer protection organisation, these companies are making
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BHF supports study linking maternal diet to child's health
The way a woman eats during pregnancy can affect her child's DNA, making him or her more prone to obesity, according to researchers at Southampton University.
Professor Mark Hanson, pioneer of the research from the British Heart
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Fertility expert urges men to lose weight
Being overweight and eating an unhealthy diet may have a negative effect on a man's fertility, according to Zita West, fertility and pregnancy expert and founder of the Zita West Clinic.
Ms West suggested that men who are
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Low-carb diet blasts liver fat fast
Embarking on a low-carbohydrate diet is a more effective way to reduce liver fat than following a low-calorie eating plan, according to … read more.
British Dietetic Association warns against salt for kids
The British Dietetic Association has said that children are consuming too much salt, which can lead to high blood pressure.
Jacqui Lowdon, spokeswoman for the British Dietetic Association, said that if a child is eating too much salt it
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Leaves from olive tress lower blood pressure, research reveals
Olive tree leaves may hold the key to helping those with high blood pressure, a known risk factor in heart disease, according to research from the University of Indonesia, in Jakarta.
The research, which was published in the journal
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Nutritionist recommends protein in snacks
People can snack and still lose weight, as long as they eat protein, according to Jessica Villa, independent nutritionist for Big … read more.
Ramblers: 'Walking for fitness requires appropriate footwear'
People who want to get fit through walking need to make sure they have the appropriate footwear, according to the walking charity, Ramblers.
Maria Castellina, spokeswoman for Ramblers, said that it is also vital for people to wear the
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Doctor warns 'inactivity adding to over 40s weight gain'
People gain weight as they age if they stop being as active and keep eating the same amount of food as before, Dr Colin Waine, former chairman of the National Obesity Forum, has warned.
He said that this, coupled with the fact that older
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High-fat splurges may provide heart protection
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have revealed that mice who were fed a high fat diet for short period of time were less likely … read more.
Fruit and vegetables lacking in the young, research reveals
Young adults are not consuming enough phytonutrients in their daily diets, which are found in fruit and vegetables, and are thought to have health benefits.
That is according to research presented at the Experimental Biology meeting in
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Research links maternal stress to obesity in offspring
New research from the University of Minnesota and Georgetown University has suggested that women who are stressed during pregnancy and breastfeeding may be exposing their children to an increased risk of obesity.
The researchers looked at
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