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Global governments 'must get tough on obesity'

Tougher action - including taxing junk food - is needed by all governments if the obesity crisis is going to be tackled,... read more

Future heart health 'shaped by diet'

Growing up starved of calories may give you a higher risk of heart disease 50 years on, research suggests. read more

Soy 'does not ease the menopause'

Soy appears to do nothing to relieve the symptoms of menopause, scientists say, despite the high hopes of many. read more

Eating disorders delay pregnancy

Women with a history of eating disorders may struggle to fall pregnant quickly, research suggests. read more

Obesity surgery court battle lost by Tom Condliff

A 22-stone ex-policeman has lost his Court of Appeal fight to force a health authority to fund obesity surgery. read more

Olive oil 'helps prevent stroke'

Olive oil can help prevent strokes in people over 65, a study suggests. read more

Coffee 'cuts prostate cancer risk' US study suggests

Coffee has been linked to a reduced risk of dying from prostate cancer in a study of nearly 50,000 US men. Those who... read more

42% of breast cancers could be prevented by healthy lifestyle

Almost half of all breast cancer cases could be prevented if women lived healthier lifestyles, it is claimed today. read more

Diet 'can reverse kidney failure' in mice with diabetes

A controlled diet high in fat and low in carbohydrate can repair kidney damage in diabetic mice, according to US... read more

Mother's diet during pregnancy alters baby's DNA

A mother's diet during pregnancy can alter the DNA of her child and increase the risk of obesity, according to... read more