 The majority of women wish their body looked like model Kelly Brook's, according to a new survey by weight management supplement Survey reveals women's ideal body shapes »
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 Scientists have discovered that an extract from grape seeds may help to destroy leukaemia cells.
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 A new study has revealed that women who wear size 14 clothes tend to be happier with their life and looks than other girls.
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 Many British pet owners are taking measures to reduce the amount of money they spend on their dogs and cats, new research has found.
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 The British Liver Trust is urging consumers to take better care of their liver in 2009 and to watch the amount of alcohol they consume.
Continue reading: Liver experts urge sensible drinking »
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 A national charity has described recent research into the possible benefits of thiamine (vitamin B1) for diabetes patients as "very promising".
Continue reading: Diabetes charity welcomes thiamine research »
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 A herbal expert has revealed a number of natural remedies that can help to ease coughs.
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 Consumer watchdog Which? has expressed concern over the lack of difference between supposed diet foods and normal foods.
Continue reading: 'Diet foods' won't necessarily help weight-loss »
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 A top doctor has warned that a hesitancy to use anti-obesity medication could be leading to an inflated number of avoidable requests for obesity surgery.
Continue reading: Obesity surgery rates increase due to lack of drug use »
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 The sad story of the accidental death of a grandmother who underwent weight-loss surgery has underlined that all surgery poses a risk.
Continue reading: Gastric band patient dies following operation »
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 A recent study has suggested that thiamine - otherwise known as vitamin B1 - could play a significant role in reversing early-stage kidney disease in diabetes sufferers.
Continue reading: Vitamin B1 could reverse kidney disease in diabetics »
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 A nutritious diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fibre could help guard against a recurrence of breast cancer, according to a recent report.
Continue reading: Diet could help reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence »
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 The health of the nation could be at risk after a recent survey found a deep-rooted lack of understanding of guidelines on what a healthy lifestyle entails.
Continue reading: Health message not reaching the population »
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 Leading a healthy lifestyle need not involve long sessions in the gym, an expert has pointed out.
Continue reading: Being healthy 'need not involve the gym' »
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 British people are aware that they should eat plenty of fruit and vegetables but many are unsure of how to go about it, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Consumers confused over veg portion sizes »
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 People who do some exercise during the course of their working day are likely to be more productive, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Exercise improves work performance »
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 The majority of young people with type-1 diabetes have insufficient levels of vitamin D, new research has found.
Continue reading: Youths with diabetes may need vitamin D supplements »
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 The hangover is an almost inevitable side-effect of the festive season as many Britons drink excessively night after night in the lead up to Christmas.
Continue reading: Tips for treating Christmas hangovers »
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 Changing your diet and lifestyle in 2009 need not be an expensive affair, the American Diabetes Association has revealed.
Continue reading: Experts offer healthy New Year tips »
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 The average British person spends more than three-and-a-half years of their lifetime with colds and other wintery viruses, research suggests.
Continue reading: Brits struck down by three years' worth of colds »
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 Consumers may want to take steps to boost their immune system following the news that flu cases are on the rise.
Continue reading: UK enters annual flu season »
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 Food manufacturers are exploiting legal loopholes to mislead parents about the health credentials of their products, a report has claimed.
Continue reading: Report exposes food marketing tactics »
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 A new survey has revealed that two fifths of under-16s will be allowed to drink alcohol at home with their parents over Christmas.
Continue reading: Kids to enjoy festive tipple »
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 A study by Canadian and US scientists has suggested that insufficient vitamin D may stunt growth and fuel weight gain during puberty.
Continue reading: Lack of vitamin D may stunt growth »
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 Nearly one in four children aged four to five in England are overweight, according to the latest figures from the National Child Measurement Programme.
Continue reading: Quarter of five-year-olds overweight in England »
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 Experts have warned that as many as one in three adults will be obese by 2012 if the current rate of increase continues.
Continue reading: Third of adults predicted to be obese by 2012 »
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 An antioxidant extract taken from the bark of the French maritime pine tree appears to help lower levels of an inflammatory marker protein in people with osteoarthritis.
Continue reading: Pine bark extract reduces arthritis inflammation »
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 New research suggests that many British people do not really understand what it means to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Continue reading: Britons lack understanding of healthy lifestyle »
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 Consumers who follow a traditional Mediterranean diet and regularly supplement it with mixed nuts may benefit from fewer metabolic abnormalities, scientists have found.
Continue reading: Nuts may boost heart health »
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 Patients with diabetes may benefit from taking supplements of vitamin B1 (thiamine) as the vitamin appears to help reverse the onset of early-stage kidney disease.
Continue reading: Vitamin B supplements may boost diabetic kidney health »
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 Consumers who are suffering from wintery illnesses are likely to benefit from a hot drink, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Hot drinks treat cold and flu symptoms »
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 Unhealthy behaviours such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and a poor diet are often deep-rooted social habits, an expert has claimed.
Continue reading: Unhealthy lifestyles caused by 'deep-rooted social habits' »
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 Men's attitudes towards breastfeeding have changed since the 1990s, with the majority now accepting the importance of mums feeding their babies the natural way, new research shows.
Continue reading: Men 'more relaxed towards breastfeeding' »
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 An awareness campaign will be launched in February 2009 to teach the public how to recognise and react to the symptoms of stroke.
Continue reading: Campaign to boost stroke awareness »
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 US scientists are conducting a clinical trial to see whether antioxidant supplements can help to protect the brain against the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
Continue reading: Scientists study impact of antioxidants on Alzheimer's »
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 US scientists believe that Vitamin E may ease chronic inflammation »
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 A European study has found that a small amount of wine can help to increase levels of omega-3 in the body.
Continue reading: Wine may boost omega-3 levels »
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 Experts are constantly telling people to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and new research suggests that the lifestyle choice could be good for the bones.
Continue reading: Bones may benefit from fruit and veg »
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 Cold sufferers could spread their illness to as many as 150 people with a single sneeze in a crowded place, it has been claimed.
Continue reading: Single sneeze could spread cold to 150 people »
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 The government has revealed its commitment to reducing the number of alcohol-related deaths.
Continue reading: Government moves to reduce alcohol harm »
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 Owners of dogs and cats can save money during the economic downturn by shopping around and buying necessities in bulk, an expert has said.
Continue reading: Cost-saving tips for pet owners »
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 A new survey has revealed that one fifth of British people rarely set foot in their own kitchens and many lack the ability to prepare healthy, nutritious meals.
Continue reading: Survey uncovers lack of cooking skills »
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 New research suggests that exercising during pregnancy may increase a woman's risk of pre-eclampsia, a common and potentially serious condition.
Continue reading: Pregnancy exercise may raise pre-eclampsia risk »
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 Scientists at the University of California (UC) have called for the recommended daily intake (RDI) of vitamin D to be raised in order to promote good health.
Continue reading: Scientists call for increase in daily vitamin D intake »
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 New research suggests that prescription drugs may not be the safest way to alleviate sleepless nights.
Continue reading: Sleeping pills may double risk of car crash »
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 People with low levels of vitamin D may improve their heart health by taking supplements, new research suggests.
Continue reading: Low vitamin D could cause heart trouble »
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 A 25-year-old PR executive has described the impact a month without dietary supplements had on his health.
Continue reading: PR exec describes month without supplements »
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 People who suffer from joint pain may benefit from a number of different natural supplements, according to a recent article in the Daily Mail.
Continue reading: Expert considers joint supplements »
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