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Majority of breakfast cereals 'high in sugar'
People who are trying to follow low-sugar diet plans may want to steer clear of certain breakfast cereals, after a survey discovered that many are high in sugar.
A study of the
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TV food ads for children 'no healthier' following new rules
Children are being exposed to just as many TV adverts for junk food as they were before the introduction of restrictions a few years ago, experts claim.
The regulations, which were introduced in 2007 and fully implemented by July 2009,
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More school kids 'skipping lunch'
There has been an increase in the number of schoolchildren skipping lunch, according to new research by the Schools Health Education Unit.
Researchers questioned more than 83,000 children, aged ten to 15, about their dietary habits in
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Replacing soft drinks with water 'aids weight loss'
People who are trying to lose weight may benefit from doing something as simple as replacing soft drinks with read more.
New app helps people manage caffeine intake
People who regularly include caffeinated drinks in their daily diet plans may benefit from a new app, which is designed to help them manage their intake.
Many people drink coffee to
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Prolonged fructose intake may not lead to blood pressure rise
People who regularly eat fructose may not be at risk of increased blood pressure, a new study suggests.
Previous research suggested that people experience an increase in blood pressure after eating fructose, which occurs in fruits,
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Dark chocolates the healthiest choice for Valentine's day
People needing a last-minute gift for their loved one may want to buy dark chocolates instead of milk or white varieties, as they are believed to be much better for the heart.
Dr Gary Kaplan, from the Kaplan Centre for Integrative Medicine
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High calorie intake may increase risk of age-related memory loss
People who eat more than about 2,100 calories per day may have a heightened risk of memory loss as they get older, research suggests.
US scientists found that out of 1,233 study participants, aged 70 to 89 years, one-third ate between 600
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Drinking green tea may ward off functional disability
People who include green tea in their daily diet may benefit from a reduced risk of functional disability as they get older, new research … read more.
Report highlights need for action on alcohol misuse
Urgent action is needed to tackle the rising levels of alcohol misuse in the UK, a report claims.
There were 8,664 alcohol-related deaths in 2009, according to the British Liver Trust - equivalent to a jumbo jet crashing every 17
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Teen weight loss programme shows promise
A teen weight loss programme, which consisted of seven group sessions discussing what constitutes a read more.
Maintain healthy diet to boost skin and hair
People with poor skin and hair may be able to improve their condition by maintaining a healthy diet, an expert has claimed.
Dr Bav
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