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Liver disease 'timebomb' warning

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:42:22 +0100

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.

Study shows cancer cells' appetite

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:05:54 +0100

Aggressive cancer cells have a big appetite for a nutrient found in protein-rich food, research has shown.

Pregnancy weight control 'helpful'

Sun, 20 May 2012 13:39:24 +0100

The common belief that pregnant women can eat for two has been scotched by research suggesting controlling weight during pregnancy can be beneficial.

Celebrities mark AIDS fight with Austria's Life Ball

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:14:49 +0100

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 20th anniversary this year under the motto "Fight the Flames of Ignorance". The often shrill affair of live entertainment, fine food and fashion shows is organised by the non-profit Aids Life group and made a profit of 2 million euros ($2. ...

Venezuela's Chavez says working less, getting better

Sat, 19 May 2012 02:07:17 +0100

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 this year. That has fuelled speculation his condition has worsened and may complicate a re-election bid in October. Allies in the ruling Socialist Party say the 57-year-old leader remains on top of government affairs and is not mulling a succession. ...

Weight 'may depend on when you eat'

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:01:41 +0100

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

Statins 'could benefit the healthy'

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:08:58 +0100

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

Third 'not using cholesterol drugs'

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:08:58 +0100

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.

'Fat tax' call over unhealthy foods

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:03:06 +0100

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

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:13:47 +0100

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 for allowing the sale of Mediator long after the medicine had been pulled in other European countries. Although licensed as a diabetes treatment, the drug was widely prescribed, with a state subsidy, as an appetite suppressant to help people lose weight. ...

Talks to begin on food labelling

Sun, 13 May 2012 12:49:05 +0100

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

MPs: Teach gardening in schools

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:06:09 +0100

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

Obesity figures a 'wake-up call'

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:44:34 +0100

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

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:37:15 +0100

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, prompting Japanese officials to rethink their plans. However, the Japan Swimming Federation (JSF) told Reuters on Thursday that plans for eight swimmers to train at altitude in France and the United States would "go ahead as planned" following an executive meeting. ...

McDonald’s ‘healthy’ kids’ drinks packed with 12 teaspoons of sugar

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:50:32 +0100

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

'Obese' label may offend - warning

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:26:45 +0100

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

Germany's Bayer considers diabetes device unit sale -report

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:04:19 +0100

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 in its Wednesday edition, citing sources close to the possible suitors and in the financial industry. The paper said that Bayer declined to comment. (Reporting by Ludwig Burger; Editing by Ed Lane)

The truth about the fad diet

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:00:00 +0100

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.

Escape your fat traps

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:12:44 +0100

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

Goldie Sayers' top 10 fitness tips

Mon, 07 May 2012 16:29:00 +0100

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