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Extreme weather 'making food more expensive'
Extreme weather conditions including droughts and floods in some of the world's most important food-producing countries are likely to push up prices, a charity has warned.
According to Oxfam, climate change is leading to increasingly
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Moderate alcohol consumption 'beneficial for health'
Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol can help cut the risk of coronary artery disease, according to Heart UK – The Cholesterol Charity.
Linda Main, a registered dietician and nutritionist with the charity, said that population
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Heart foundation 'alarmed' by results of survey on children's eating habits
A survey published this week by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has found that children are avoiding fruit and vegetables in favour of a read more.
US researchers investigating plausibility of designer diets
Scientists in Miami, Florida are conducting research to find out whether or not our genetic makeup has an effect on how we should eat and exercise, a US newspaper reports.
The study hopes to establish whether our DNA determines not only
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Vitamin D yogurt helps diabetics fight off heart disease, says report
People left more vulnerable to heart disease by diabetes can improve their chances of staying healthy by including vitamin D supplements in their read more.
Jaw structure is shaped by diet, study finds
The shape of our jaw bones has been defined by eating habits, according to new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The results show that unlike the skull, jaw shapes are a result of the type of read more.
Chemical used in cans poses potential health risk
A chemical associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes and that is commonly used in canned food containers can enter the body, American researchers have discovered.
The study focused on the effects of a read more.
Being fit helps you work, rest and play, study finds
A regular fitness regime can help you to concentrate better during the day and sleep better at night, an American study has found.
In the
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Brazilian study links male fertility to a healthy diet
A man's choice of diet has a direct effect on his fertility, according to a new study published in the Fertility and Sterility … read more.
Lighter patients have greater post-surgery risk, study concludes
Patients with a normal to low body mass index (BMI) are at a greater risk of dying within 30 days of surgery than those who are overweight, … read more.
Children should be tested on 'physical literacy', says doctor
The fitness regimes of Britain’s school children are being called into question by London-based sports physician Dr Andy Franklyn-Miller who is … read more.
Tackle obesity now and reap the benefits later, says expert
A new study has revealed that obese people who lose weight are at no greater health risk than those who have always been a healthy … read more.