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    Liver disease caused by obesity, alcohol and hepatitis is a ticking timebomb, an expert has warned

    A national screening programme is needed to tackle the "ticking timebomb" of liver disease caused by alcohol, obesity and hepatitis, according to a top doctor. More »Liver disease 'timebomb' warning

    A new scientific discovery could help those suffering from some of the deadliest cancers, including breast cancer

    Aggressive cancer cells have a big appetite for a nutrient found in protein-rich food, … More »Study shows cancer cells' appetite

    Pregnant women can cut the risk of premature birth if they stick to a healthy, calorie-controlled diet, it is claimed

    The common belief that pregnant women can eat for two has been scotched by research suggesting … More »Pregnancy weight control 'helpful'

    • Spanish actor and director Banderas gestures upon his arrival at the airport in Vienna
      Celebrities mark AIDS fight with Austria's Life Ball Reuters - Sat, May 19, 2012

      VIENNA (Reuters) - Vienna geared up on Saturday for the Life Ball, Europe's biggest charity event to support victims of HIV/AIDS that sees celebrities throng to the Austrian … More »Celebrities mark AIDS fight with Austria's Life Ball

      Spanish actor and director Banderas gestures upon his arrival at the airport in Vienna

      VIENNA (Reuters) - Vienna geared up on Saturday for the Life Ball, Europe's biggest charity event to support victims of HIV/AIDS that sees celebrities throng to the Austrian capital each year to highlight the fight against the immune system disease. The Life Ball, celebrated at Vienna's gothic city hall, is marking its …

    • A woman walks past a mural depicting Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Caracas
      Venezuela's Chavez says working less, getting better Helen Popper and Andrew Cawthorne - Reuters - Sat, May 19, 2012

      CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez ended a week-long silence on Friday to say he was resting, following a diet and trying to tame his workaholic ways … More »Venezuela's Chavez says working less, getting better

      A woman walks past a mural depicting Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Caracas

      CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez ended a week-long silence on Friday to say he was resting, following a diet and trying to tame his workaholic ways as he recovers from cancer treatment. The usually garrulous and attention-seeking Chavez's disappearances from public view have become longer and more frequent …

    • Scientists believe that the times of day when people snack could have a big effect on body weight
      Weight 'may depend on when you eat' Press Association - Thu, May 17, 2012

      Weight may depend as much on when you eat as what, research suggests. More »Weight 'may depend on when you eat'

      Scientists believe that the times of day when people snack could have a big effect on body weight

      Weight may depend as much on when you eat as what, research suggests.

    • NHS prescriptions of cholesterol-lowering drugs are restricted to patients judged to have at least a 20 per cent risk of a major vascular event
      Statins 'could benefit the healthy' Press Association - Thu, May 17, 2012

      Cholesterol-lowering drugs can benefit even apparently healthy people with no previous history of heart disease, a study has found. More »Statins 'could benefit the healthy'

      NHS prescriptions of cholesterol-lowering drugs are restricted to patients judged to have at least a 20 per cent risk of a major vascular event

      Cholesterol-lowering drugs can benefit even apparently healthy people with no previous history of heart disease, a study has found.

    • The British Heart Foundation has named its campaign after the late comedian Tommy Cooper, who died on stage of a heart attack
      Third 'not using cholesterol drugs' Press Association - Thu, May 17, 2012

      More than a third of people prescribed drugs for high cholesterol are putting themselves at a dramatically increased risk of heart problems by failing to take their medication … More »Third 'not using cholesterol drugs'

      The British Heart Foundation has named its campaign after the late comedian Tommy Cooper, who died on stage of a heart attack

      More than a third of people prescribed drugs for high cholesterol are putting themselves at a dramatically increased risk of heart problems by failing to take their medication for the condition, a health charity has warned.

    • A higher VAT on unhealthy food could reduce the number of annual heart disease deaths in the UK by 2,700, according to researchers
      'Fat tax' call over unhealthy foods Press Association - Wed, May 16, 2012

      Britain would need to put a 20% "fat tax" on unhealthy food and drink to improve the numbers of people suffering diet-related conditions such as obesity and heart disease, … More »'Fat tax' call over unhealthy foods

      A higher VAT on unhealthy food could reduce the number of annual heart disease deaths in the UK by 2,700, according to researchers

      Britain would need to put a 20% "fat tax" on unhealthy food and drink to improve the numbers of people suffering diet-related conditions such as obesity and heart disease, medical experts have warned.

    • French drug maker on trial over weight-loss pill Thierry Lévêque - Reuters - Mon, May 14, 2012

      NANTERRE, France (Reuters) - French drug maker Servier and its founder went on trial on Monday accused of misleading patients and authorities about a diabetes drug often … More »French drug maker on trial over weight-loss pill

      NANTERRE, France (Reuters) - French drug maker Servier and its founder went on trial on Monday accused of misleading patients and authorities about a diabetes drug often prescribed for weight loss that officials blame for at least 500 deaths. The case, one of France's worst health scandals, has put authorities under scrutiny …

    • Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is due to launch a consultation on food labelling
      Talks to begin on food labelling Press Association - Sun, May 13, 2012

      Talks which may lead to a common system of showing health information on food packages are being launched by the Government. More »Talks to begin on food labelling

      Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is due to launch a consultation on food labelling

      Talks which may lead to a common system of showing health information on food packages are being launched by the Government.

    • MPs suggested new planning guidance should be used to ensure that communities have access to land to grow their own fruit and vegetables
      MPs: Teach gardening in schools Press Association - Sun, May 13, 2012

      Cooking and gardening should be taught in schools as part of efforts to promote healthy and sustainable food, MPs have urged. More »MPs: Teach gardening in schools

      MPs suggested new planning guidance should be used to ensure that communities have access to land to grow their own fruit and vegetables

      Cooking and gardening should be taught in schools as part of efforts to promote healthy and sustainable food, MPs have urged.

    • Annual obesity figures published last month showed one in five primary one pupils are classed as overweight and almost one in ten considered obese
      Obesity figures a 'wake-up call' Press Association - Thu, May 10, 2012

      Almost nine out of 10 Scottish mothers with obese or overweight children do not recognise the problem, according to a Scottish Government report. More »Obesity figures a 'wake-up call'

      Annual obesity figures published last month showed one in five primary one pupils are classed as overweight and almost one in ten considered obese

      Almost nine out of 10 Scottish mothers with obese or overweight children do not recognise the problem, according to a Scottish Government report.

    • Japan's swimmers defy altitude fears Reuters - Thu, May 10, 2012

      TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Olympic swimmers will prepare for this year's London Games by undergoing altitude training as planned, despite the death of Norwegian Alexander … More »Japan's swimmers defy altitude fears

      TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Olympic swimmers will prepare for this year's London Games by undergoing altitude training as planned, despite the death of Norwegian Alexander Dale Oen last week. World 100 metre breaststroke world champion Dale Oen died after suffering a heart attack at a high altitude training camp in Arizona, …

    • McDonald’s ‘healthy’ kids’ drinks packed with 12 teaspoons of sugar @ Yahoo! Lifestyle - Wed, May 9, 2012

      Fast-food chain’s new fizzy drink promises to give children one of their five a day, but with more sugar than a can of Fanta More »McDonald’s ‘healthy’ kids’ drinks packed with 12 teaspoons of sugar

      Fast-food chain’s new fizzy drink promises to give children one of their five a day, but with more sugar than a can of Fanta

    • Health professionals are being urged to use 'appropriate language' to help obese patients
      'Obese' label may offend - warning Press Association - Wed, May 9, 2012

      Telling overweight patients they are obese could be seen as "derogatory", a health watchdog has warned. More »'Obese' label may offend - warning

      Health professionals are being urged to use 'appropriate language' to help obese patients

      Telling overweight patients they are obese could be seen as "derogatory", a health watchdog has warned.

    • A man rides a bicycle in front of the building of Germany's largest drugmaker Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals in Berlin
      Germany's Bayer considers diabetes device unit sale -report Reuters - Wed, May 9, 2012

      FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's largest drugmaker Bayer is considering the sale of its blood glucose meters business, a German newspaper reported. Bayer has held talks … More »Germany's Bayer considers diabetes device unit sale -report

      A man rides a bicycle in front of the building of Germany's largest drugmaker Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals in Berlin

      FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's largest drugmaker Bayer is considering the sale of its blood glucose meters business, a German newspaper reported. Bayer has held talks with prospective buyers of its Diabetes Care unit, which has annual sales of about 1 billion euros (805.7 million pounds), Financial Times Deutschland said …

    • The truth about the fad diet @ Yahoo! Lifestyle - Tue, May 8, 2012

      Fad diets do not work. Whether it is for the New Year, pre-Christmas, pre-holiday or in fact at almost any time of year, the focus on weight loss and dieting has become … More »The truth about the fad diet

      Fad diets do not work. Whether it is for the New Year, pre-Christmas, pre-holiday or in fact at almost any time of year, the focus on weight loss and dieting has become such a global obsession that almost every week a celebrity-endorsed ‘amazing new diet’ hits the media.

    • Diet & Fitness - Yahoo! Lifestyle UK
      Escape your fat traps @ Yahoo! Lifestyle - Mon, May 7, 2012

      Gaining weight? Let Zest's nutritionist Judith Wills eliminate the diet saboteurs in your life, whether you're at home, in the supermarket or eating out More »Escape your fat traps

      Diet & Fitness - Yahoo! Lifestyle UK

      Gaining weight? Let Zest's nutritionist Judith Wills eliminate the diet saboteurs in your life, whether you're at home, in the supermarket or eating out

    • Diet & Fitness - Yahoo! Lifestyle UK
      Goldie Sayers' top 10 fitness tips @ Yahoo! Lifestyle - Mon, May 7, 2012

      Professional British javelin thrower Goldie Sayers gives us her top 10 fitness tips. More »Goldie Sayers' top 10 fitness tips

      Diet & Fitness - Yahoo! Lifestyle UK

      Professional British javelin thrower Goldie Sayers gives us her top 10 fitness tips.

     

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