In Europe, almost one in three schoolchildren under the age of ten is overweight, if not obese. In the search for the cause of this phenomenon, fetal programming inside a mother's womb was put under scrutiny as a potential ...
Jun 28, 2016
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Less calories in combination with a high dietary fibre content result in more satiation than high-calorie foods with less dietary fibres. However, the first combination results in an empty stomach. A study conducted by Wageningen ...
Jun 28, 2016
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few too many sugary treats during pregnancy put children at higher risk of becoming overweight, A*STAR research shows, but only if their mothers are not already obese. "It is interesting to see how nature and nurture interact ...
Jun 15, 2016
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Urine tests should not be used to measure dehydration among the elderly – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
May 23, 2016
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People who live or work near to a greater number of takeaway outlets are more likely to eat more takeaway food and to be overweight, but new research indicates that neighbourhoods that are saturated with fast food outlets ...
May 11, 2016
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Drinking tart Montmorency cherry juice significantly reduces high blood pressure at a level comparable to that achieved by medication, according to new research from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
May 5, 2016
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A new University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus study finds that hormones in breast milk may impact the development of healthy bacteria in infants' guts, potentially protecting them from intestinal inflammation, obesity ...
May 5, 2016
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Could you image a world without sugar? A life without that spectacular sweet taste in your mouth?
Apr 20, 2016
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Eating one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils could contribute to modest weight loss, a new study suggests.
Mar 30, 2016
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Overweight and obese adults who are losing weight with a high-protein diet are more likely to sleep better, according to new research from Purdue University.
Mar 24, 2016
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