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Concerns over 'low sugar' alcohol claims

Women believe drinks claiming to be low in sugar are also lower in alcohol and healthier compared to those without labelling, researchers say.

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Irish expert warns of risk factors and symptoms of a common cancer affecting women that many aren't aware of

Uterine cancer is the fifth most common cancer that affects women, though many people are unaware of the symptoms or risk factors

Irish Mirror

Faye Flam: Hunger and obesity are the same problem in the US

Scientific understanding is challenging the conventional wisdom about hunger — now framing it as a scourge that afflicts not only people who get too few calories, but also those who consume mostly sugar and refined starch. Under this new understanding, people eating the wrong kind of diet can suffer from…

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Children of mothers who eat junk food more likely to be overweight – study

Higher obesity risk linked to maternal diet of ultra-processed food is not affected by other lifestyle factors, US researchers say

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Independence activist reflects on 'turning point' victory in Make Me Prime Minister

SCOTTISH independence activist Kelly Given said winning her first battle on Channel 4’s Make Me Prime Minister was a “turning point” after…

The National (Scotland)

Liz Truss ditches Boris Johnson’s obesity strategy by backing 2-for-1 junk food offers

‘I’m not going to tell you how to live your life’, says PM

The Independent UK

Study looks at why late-night eating increases obesity risk

Obesity afflicts approximately 42 per cent of the U.S. adult population and contributes to the onset of chronic diseases, including diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. Read more on Dynamite News:

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‘Judgemental nastiness’ People tear into MP who questioned levels of poverty because Wetherspoons isn’t empty

'How can we have food poverty when we’ve got an obesity crisis?'

Wales Online

Major update to food labels - with Brits told how long it'll take to burn off calories

Obesity experts aim to axe the current traffic light labels in favour of a calorie-burning equivalent - which tells Brits exactly how long they will need to exercise in order to burn off their favourite snack

Daily Mirror

CDC reveals the most obese states in America

New CDC data yields insight into relative health of various states

The Independent UK

CDC releases map showing obesity levels across US states

New CDC data yields insight into relative health of various states

The Independent UK

Parents blast council's healthy school dinners that leave children 'hungry' and call for return of chips

Middlesbrough Council introduced the “revamped” menus to help cut childhood obesity in the district - which has some of the highest levels in the country.

Wales Online

Has calorie labelling on menus done more harm than good?

Amid reports that the government may do away with part of its obesity strategy, Saman Javed explores whether it has had any impact

The Independent UK

Obesity is on the rise among South African women -- a risk to maternal and child health

Obesity in adults has nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016 across the world. The World Health Organization estimated that by 2016, about 1.9 billion adults worldwide were overweight. More than 650 million of these adults were obese. These represent about 39% and 13% of the world’s adult population, respectively.

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Commentary: After a pandemic boom in child obesity, it’s time for families to recommit to health

Get outside. Eat healthy food. Keep moving.

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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Probiotics, gut bacteria and weight — what's the connection?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend insists that taking a probiotic supplement has helped her lose 50 pounds by keeping her gut bacteria in check. Will taking a probiotic in conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise help me lose weight?

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Transforming snack time with healthy options

A healthy lifestyle and reducing the risk of childhood obesity involves getting enough exercise, limiting processed and sugary treats, as well as getting the right amount of sleep. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says promoting healthy choices start at snack time.

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Sunderland council rejects new KFC drive-thru near school over child obesity fears

The fast food chain wanted to build a new drive-thru at the site of an existing Wearside petrol station

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Herbal drug BGR-34 beats obesity, diabetes: AIIMS study

A team of doctors from country's premier health research institute All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi has found that anti-diabetic ayurvedic drug BGR-34 is effective in cutting down obesity along with improving metabolism mechanisms of the patient afflicted with the chronic disease. Read more on Dynamite News:

Irish Mirror

Expert shares main symptoms of stomach cancer and the foods that can cause it

The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Third Expert Report concluded that diet and nutrition, including obesity and low physical activity, are modifiable risk factors for several cancers

Daily Mirror

Health leaders warn Liz Truss against ditching anti-obesity measures

In an open letter to the Prime Minister health professionals say the ditching key junk food pledges would be a 'disaster' for deprived families

The Independent UK

70 health organisations urge Government not to abandon anti-obesity measures

The open letter to Liz Truss expresses ‘profound concern’ about rumoured reversals to anti-obesity policies.

The Independent UK

Ditch checking BMI in favour of looking at tummy fat, researchers say

Scientists have suggested the ratio of waist to height is a better indicator of mortality than BMI.

Daily Mirror

Obese women who take contraceptive pill issued new warning over blood clot risk

A potentially serious blood clot in the veins that could be fatal has been linked to obese women taking oral contraceptives with oestrogen, warns a new study. What is EVT and what are the symptoms to spot?

The Conversation

Cancer in the under 50s is rising, globally – why?

We know what we need to do to reduce our risk of getting cancer, right? Wear SPF, stop smoking, avoid processed foods, keep fit, lose weight and get enough sleep. But what if much of what causes cancer has already happened in our early years, or worse still, before we…

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