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Depressed teens ‘face adult risk’
Teenagers who have minor depression are at a higher risk of mental health problems later in …
Soluble fibre ‘effective for IBS’
A soluble fibre supplement should be the first line of attack in treating irritable bowel syndrome, …
Low-carb diets ‘damage arteries’
Low-carb slimming diets may clog arteries and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a …
U.S. heart group draws hard line on sugar intake
Americans need to cut back dramatically on sugar consumption, the American Heart Association said on Monday …
Cancer boost from whole carrots
The anti-cancer properties of carrots are more potent if the vegetable is not cut up before …
Tomato pill ‘beats heart disease’
The tomato pill contains an active ingredient from the Mediterranean diet - lycopene - that blocks …
Healthy school lunch efforts face daunting hurdles
School cafeteria meals like low-fat pizzas with whole grain crust don’t taste too bad to Paola …
Soluble fibre ‘effective for IBS’
A soluble fibre supplement should be the first line of attack in treating irritable bowel syndrome, experts say.
Exercise ‘cuts colon cancer risk’
Taking exercise can cut the risk of the most common kind of bowel cancer by a quarter, research suggests.
US scientists, who reviewed 52 previous studies, calculated the most active people are 24% less likely to develop colon cancer than the least active.
Soluble fibre ‘effective for IBS’
A soluble fibre supplement should be the first line of attack in treating irritable bowel syndrome, experts say.
Pregnancy risks for obese women
A new study has underlined the high risks faced by obese women in their first pregnancy.
Scientists at Kings College in London analysed data from the pregnancies of 385 first-time obese mothers.
Mental Health
Depressed teens ‘face adult risk’
Teenagers who have minor depression are at a higher risk of mental health problems later in life, a study says.
Depression can break the heart
Mounting evidence has found that depression makes people more vulnerable to heart trouble. Recent studies, though, find that some genes that increase the risk of …
Cold and flu ‘can affect driving’
Having a bad cold or the flu can significantly affect a driver’s responses, insurers have claimed.
One hundred drivers with a range of conditions including colds, …
Cutting calories ‘boosts memory’
Reducing what you eat by nearly a third may improve memory, according to German researchers.
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Cancer boost from whole carrots
The anti-cancer properties of carrots are more potent if the vegetable is not cut up before …
Tomato pill ‘beats heart disease’
The tomato pill contains an active ingredient from the Mediterranean diet - lycopene - that blocks …
Obese cancer ‘explosion’ warning
The current generation of children faces a far higher risk of cancer later in life due …
Newly-Discovered Genetic Mutations Increase Risk Of Childhood Obesity, Says Study
Three new genetic variations that increase the risk of obesity are revealed in a new study, …
Better skin from the beauty aisle
In a windowless room, 49 barefaced women sit quietly as their skin is pinched, poked, and …
‘Visions link’ to coffee intake
People who drink too much coffee could start seeing ghosts or hearing strange voices, UK research …
As Childhood Obesity Rates Rise, Youth Outdoor Participation Declines
The Outdoor Foundation announced the release of the 2008 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, the only detailed …
Single gene fuels overeating risk
Scientists have produced more evidence that carrying the wrong variant of a single gene can raise …
How you eat could impact your smarts
It’s common to resolve to lose weight, but any sane person dreads a diet’s dulling effect …
