All news on the topic: Obesity

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Significant rise in four types of cancer cases across UK
But a new study from Cancer Research UK and published in the British Medical Journal found death rates from the disease among those aged 35 to 69 have plummeted
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Cancer death rates for middle-aged people at lowest point in 25 years
A new study from Cancer Research UK and published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found death rates from the disease among those aged 35 to 69 have plummeted, thanks to screening, better treatments and policies aimed at cutting smoking.
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Overweight schoolgirls 'more likely to visit doctor with knee and back pain'
Poor health of the joints, bones and muscles in childhood can "have a significant impact on quality of life", researchers have warned. Of reception age children studied, 8.9 per cent of boys were obese compared to 7.1 per cent of girls
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'Pregnancy death rates are at highest level in 20 years - it's a scandal'
Dr Miriam Stoppard says Black mums-to-be are three times more likely to die than white women. Those living in deprived areas are also more at risk, according to a new study
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Four 'anti-inflammatory' foods that can prevent Alzheimer's disease and diabetes
What we eat can have a serious impact on our health when it comes to diseases such as type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease - but eating an anti-inflammatory diet could help
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One factor makes you six times more likely to be obese in middle age
Having one parent living with obesity also triples the odds, according to the research to be presented by experts at the European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy
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Dr Michael Mosley shares diet change that could mean better sleep
The health and dieting expert said "the answers may lie in your diet"
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Banish stubborn body fat with 15 minute shower trick - burns up to 350 calories
Research has shown that a 15-minute cold shower could slash 353 calories every day, as more than 25 percent of adults in England are reported to be living with obesity
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Underweight men who become obese face higher risk of serious condition
Researchers found that men born with lower than average birthweights and then became overweight by the age of 20 were up to ten times more at risk of developing early type 2 diabetes
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Nutritionist shares best fruit and veggies to help you lose weight and feel full
Nutritionist Aneequa Godart has shared the best fruits and veggies you should try if you're wanting shed a few pounds - but still feel satiated and satisfy those sweet cravings
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Ultra-processed food linked to 32 health problems in study as full list released
Researchers said the found a 'convincing link' between a high intake of ultra-processed foods - which are usually higher in fat, sugar and salt - and poor health outcomes
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UK obesity rates double since 1990 with 17 million Britons now obese
The groundbreaking report, which was published in The Lancet, suggests that obesity rates have more than doubled in the UK for women, men, and also surged for children and adolescents
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Marriage causes 'significant risk' to man's overall health, study claims
Scientists in China have confirmed that men are more likely to gain weight after getting married, with an extra 5.2 percent of males becoming overweight and 2.5 percent becoming obese
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Drinking a glass of milk a day 'cuts risk of killer heart attacks'
Regular drinkers were found to have lower levels of cholesterol - which can cause blood clots. They also slashed their risk of coronary heart disease by 14 per cent
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Three lifestyle factors that can cause dementia - how to reduce risk
Almost half of all dementia cases are preventable, according to recent research. They are triggered by 12 lifestyle factors - each of which increases the risk, suggests the study.
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Experts say doing just two things can help a healthy heart
From delicious meals to make at home to the free and potentially lifesaving blood pressure check, start looking after your heart here
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Exact time to fast that could result in huge health benefits for your heart
Fasting is a good way to lose weight and also improve your overall health including reducing your risk of heart disease, and a scientist tells the ideal period of time to go without food
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Study finds infant mortality rise linked to poverty as medics warn of 'crisis'
A report by the Academy of Medical Sciences revealed an 'appalling decline' in children's health with the UK's infant survival rate now worse than in 60% of similar countries
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'Kids should do 3hrs activity a day to combat obesity - it's down to parents'
With inactivity costing healthcare systems the world over billions every year, there's good news which shows the epidemic of childhood obesity can be fought with some light exercise every day
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Men with unusual physical characteristic warned it could be sign of early death
The condition is caused by a hormone imbalance and affects around a third to around two-thirds of males, depending on age - and it could lead to serious health impacts
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UK's 'fattest town' invaded by fried chicken shops as 2/3 of locals overweight
Residents of Luton, Beds, blighted by dozens of fried chicken shops have said the cheap takeaways are worsening the town's 'out of control' obesity problem
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UK cities with fattest kids as one in four Year 6s are now obese - see full list
One in four children in Year 6 in England are now obese as health experts believe it's a result of the pandemic when they didn't go to school and were not allowed to play sports
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Expert shares key to weight loss - and it doesn't involve restrictive diets
A fat-loss expert has revealed that there is one real key to losing your excess weight for good and that it doesn't involve adopting a seriously restrictive diet
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Shock bowel cancer surge to kill 1,000 unhealthy young Brits this year
Bowel cancer is currently the second biggest cancer killer of men, and the third biggest of women, in all age groups across both the UK and the EU
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'Customers paying price for Royal Mail privatisation and getting worse service'
Regulator Ofcom is now recommending that deliveries with Royal Mail could be reduced to three days a week after the service was privatised by the coalition Government