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People misjudge sugar levels of drinks
Brits often fail to recognise the levels of sugar in popular drinks, a study has found.
Scientists at the University of Glasgow commissioned a survey of more than 2,000 people to find out how many teaspoons of sugar they thought were
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Dietary fibre 'protects against heart disease'
Foods that are high in fibre appear to have a protective effect against cardiovascular disease - and the benefits seem to be particularly apparent in women.
That is according to scientists at Sweden's Lund University, who assessed the
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Obese women 'should lose weight before getting pregnant'
Women who are obese should aim to lose weight before trying for a baby, experts have claimed.
Scientists at the University of
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Snacking on nuts 'associated with better overall diet quality'
People who snack on tree nuts tend to have a better diet overall, new research suggests.
Scientists at Louisiana State University
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High weight and blood sugar in pregnancy 'raises risks'
Women who are slightly overweight and have moderately raised blood sugar levels in pregnancy could be at risk, new research suggests.
Previously, alarm bells were only raised if a woman was obese or had pregnancy-related or
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Women's lack of exercise raises risk of metabolic syndrome
Many women do not take enough exercise and this increases their risk of developing metabolic syndrome, experts have warned.
Research conducted at Oregon State University in the US looked at more than 1,000 men and women.
The team
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Women 'try to lose pregnancy weight too soon'
Many women attempt to lose their extra pregnancy weight too quickly after giving birth, an expert has claimed.
Tim Weeks, a woman's health specialist who advises women on how to improve their read more.
Postcode plays 'important' role in childhood obesity
The neighbourhood in which a child is brought up has a significant influence on their risk of obesity, new research suggests.
Scientists at Seattle Children's Research Institute in the US used geographic information system (GIS) data
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Gluten-free diet 'will not aid weight loss'
Dieticians and nutritionists have spoken out against adopting a gluten-free diet unless it is for medical reasons.
Experts warned
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Soy 'may ease menopausal hot flushes'
Menopausal women who suffer from hot flushes may benefit from including soy products in their diet plans, new research suggests.
Scientists at the University of Delaware in the US
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Exercise and low-fat diet 'best for weight loss'
People who are trying to lose weight should shun 'fad' diet plans and … read more.
Sensitivity to high-calorie food cues 'linked to obesity'
A heightened sensitivity to high-calorie foods may have contributed to the recent increase in levels of obesity, experts say.
Obesity has become more common in western nations such as the UK, where NHS figures show that 26 per cent of
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