Meat consumption rises as protein trend grows, experts warn
A new survey from two food industry groups shows growing interest in meat as a "healthy" food choice, even as doctors warn that too much red meat can raise health risks.
Apr 14, 2026
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Waist-to-height ratio predicts the risk of hypertension better than BMI, finds study
New waist-to-height cutoffs to assess fat mass and obesity predicted the risk of hypertension better than body mass index, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Health programs promise personalization. A new tool tests if they deliver
Treating chronic diseases can involve intensive programs designed to change people's diet, exercise and other health behaviors. But a typical program, while packed with information and advice, may overlook a fundamental reality: ...
Apr 9, 2026
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Diabetes linked to early Alzheimer's-related changes in the blood of Latino adults
Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that diabetes is linked to changes in measurable biological signals in the blood that are associated with Alzheimer's disease and brain damage in Latino adults. ...
Apr 23, 2026
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Enjoyment gap in exercise may help explain lower activity in obesity
A recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä investigated the emotions evoked by physical activity and what motivates people across different weight groups to exercise. The study found that individuals with obesity ...
May 12, 2026
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World Cup 2026: Why moving games to evenings isn't enough to tackle extreme heat problem
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest ever edition of the world's most watched sporting tournament. The 48 teams taking part in Canada, the US and Mexico may find their toughest opponent is the extreme heat.
May 28, 2026
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Health on the esports circuit: Competitive video game players can face a range of injuries
Competing in esports, also known as electronic sports, can mean training for several hours a day in front of a screen. Whether people participate in video game competitions at the professional or amateur level, they face ...
May 21, 2026
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Quitting smoking linked to lower risk for dementia
Quitting smoking is associated with a lower risk for dementia, especially for those with no or modest weight gain after cessation, according to a study published in Neurology.
May 27, 2026
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Tobacco company levy could raise up to £4.9 billion and prevent 10,000 hospital admissions, study suggests
Research published by the University of Bath Tobacco Control Research Group and the University of Sheffield's Addictions Research Group provides the first real-world modeling of a proposed "polluter pays" tobacco levy scheme.
May 27, 2026
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Over half of parents in England are pestered by their children to buy junk food while food shopping, survey suggests
A study using a nationally representative survey of parents in England, presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12–15 May), reveals that over half (58%) of parents are frequently pestered ...
May 9, 2026
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