Health
New research shows how to tackle obesity
One size does not fit all when it comes to tackling obesity, according to a new study by the University of Sheffield.
Apr 18, 2015
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Journal of Public Health
Health
Coca-Cola spent 8 mn euros to influence research in France: report
US beverage giant Coca-Cola paid more than eight million euros in France to health professionals and researchers in a bid to influence research, according to an investigation by French newspaper Le Monde published on Thursday.
May 9, 2019
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Health
Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a 'natural birth'
Women who take extra vitamin D during their pregnancy are more likely to have a 'natural' delivery, according to University of Southampton research.
Feb 6, 2023
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Health
Awareness of vaping risks key to reducing e-cigarette use among young people
The 15- to 30-year-olds in the U.K. who perceived e-cigarettes as harmful were 40% less likely to use them compared to those who do not consider them harmful. Yet only 53% of those using e-cigarettes at least monthly said ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How bullying and obesity can affect girls' and boys' mental health
Depressive symptoms are more common in teenage girls than in their male peers. However, boys' mental health appears to be affected more if they suffer from obesity. Irrespective of gender, bullying is a considerably greater ...
May 7, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Living near fast food outlets linked to weight gain in primary school children
Children with greater access to fast food outlets are more likely to gain weight compared to those living further away, new research suggests.
Sep 11, 2017
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Addiction
New research finds teens regret sex after drinking
Research published today in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health has found that many secondary school students regret having sex after drinking too much alcohol.
Feb 13, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Obese 4-5 year olds likely to remain overweight throughout their primary school life
A new study, published in The Journal of Public Health which examined changes in BMI in children aged 4-11 years, found that that the number of obese children approximately doubles between the first and last years of primary ...
May 20, 2015
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Cardiology
Veterans more likely to suffer from peripheral artery disease, study finds
People who have served in the Armed Forces are more likely to suffer from peripheral arterial disease—clogged arteries in their legs—than people who have never been in the military, according to a study by the University ...
Mar 27, 2018
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Health
Dogs are more than companions, they are great for our mental wellbeing
A study published in the Journal of Public Health by Oxford University Press and led by The University of Western Australia and Telethon Kids Institute has highlighted the positive impact dog ownership has on our mental ...
Nov 6, 2019
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