London: The UK government has warned of an “obesity timebomb” after a Department of Health report predicts that on third of adults will be dangerously overweight by 2010. This means Britain has the most fat adults than any other country … Continue reading
Rochester: One of the main measurements for obesity, the body mass index (BMI) is being called into question by US doctors. This follows research by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, which investigated 40 studies involving 250,000 victims of heart … Continue reading
New York: Brightly coloured vegetables are good for the sight and may even help fight eyesight degeneration caused by ageing. Scientists at the University of Winconsin have found that brightly-coloured yellow and green vegetables contain chemicals which can help protect … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, is good for the circulation, according to scientists at the University of California. So eating some chocolate may reduce the risk of blood clots by improving blood circulation through the heart and … Continue reading
San Francisco: Children in developed countries are becoming fatter because their diets play havoc with their hormones, according to a new study by scientists. Robert Lustig, a paediatrician at the Children’s Hospital of the University of California in San Francisco, … Continue reading
London: A cholesterol-cutting loaf has been launched by the supermarket chain Tesco in the UK. The white loaf is fortified with oat bran, which is known to help reduce cholesterol and well as having a low GI. The bread which … Continue reading
Copenhagen: Some convenience foods in the UK contain more unhealthy fats than the same foods bought in other parts of Europe, a study by Danish scientists has found. An international survey of McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlets, published … Continue reading
Adelaide: Oily fish, such as sardines, mackerel, salmon and herrings, can help you loose pounds, a new study from the University of Adelaide has discovered. The secret ingredient is omega 3, a beneficial oil contained in the fish. These oils … Continue reading
Lonson: TV personality Anne Diamond today announced the launch of www.fathappens.com a site for people who want to lose weight through mutual support and encouragement believing that more will be achieved through BUDDYing not BULLYing. Anne Diamond says: … Continue reading
Sydney: New research has shown that a diet which scores low on the “glycaemic index” (GI) helps overweight people lose body fat and reduce their levels of “bad” cholesterol, which contributes to the risk of heart attacks and strokes. A … Continue reading
Miami: Moderate alcohol consumption can help you live to a ripe old age, scientists at the University of Florida have discovered. A study of the drinking habits of more than 2,400 adults in their seventies found that those who consumed … Continue reading
Madrid: Polyphenols from cereal, such as wheatgerm and buckwheat, could restore the immune system function and could potentially extend lifespan, says a new animal study from a joint French and Spanish team. The supplementation used in the present study seems … Continue reading
London: New research shows that some dietary interventions may not prove effective in helping tackle stress and poor health. Research published online in the Journal of Proteome Research, shows how improving the diet of rats placed in stressful environments did … Continue reading
London: A new drug, which fights obesity by preventing food cravings, is to be made available to British patients through the country’s National Health Service. The drug called Acomplia, is made by a French company and can cut bodyweight by … Continue reading
London: Health Perception, the UKs leading glucosamine specialists, have initiated a new consumer awareness campaign called JUMP 4 JOINTS! This has been developed specifically to draw attention to the importance of looking after ones joints from an early age in … Continue reading
New York: Restricting calorie intake may prevent Alzheimer’s Disease by triggering activity in the brain associated with longevity, a study by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine suggests. The study, published in the July 2006 issue of the Journal of … Continue reading
North Carolina: Unhealthy fats, such as those used in processed foods, can alter body shape giving you a fat middle, a new study has found. Scientists at the Wake Forest University school of medicine in North Carolina carried out research … Continue reading
By Avril OConnor Superfoods and food supplments can help the body fight infections and the diseases of ageing. For example, by eating superfoods and taking supplements that contain powerful antioxidants, substances that can protect our body from infections. These supernutrients … Continue reading
Aberdeen: Tomatoes can help fight deep vein thrombosis, according to an investigation by scientists at the Rowett Institute in the UK. They have discovered that a yellow fluid around the seeds contains an anti-clotting substance which could help sufferers of … Continue reading
London: UK TV food critic, Giles Coren, is campaigning for a tax on the fat. In a TV programme – Tax the Fat – being broadcast on More4 today, he argues that Britain is dying of fat. He says: “And … Continue reading
New York: Women who sleep less than five hours put on more weight than those who sleep for longer, says a new study comparing sleeping patterns with obesity. The study. which took place over a 16-year period, was presented at … Continue reading
London: New research shows how topping up the levels of a hormone found in the gut could help reduce the appetite and increase activity in overweight and obese people. The study published online in the International Journal of Obesity shows … Continue reading
Berlin: People who eat lots of fruit and vegetables, especially tomatoes and red peppers, are likely to have fewer wrinkles, according to a new study. And event those who don’t can get younger skin if they change their diet to … Continue reading
London: A UK company is testing the use of hoodia, a cactus extract that stems hunger pangs, in diet foods. The trial is being carried out by Phytopharm who will market the products, such as margarine and drinks, with Unilever. … Continue reading
San Diego: A fat middle may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s, say doctors. A new study looked at 9,000 men and women whose fat levels were monitored in early middle-age. During the next 23 years, 221 cases of Alzheimer’s were … Continue reading
