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Groundbreaking Obesity Bill of Rights launched to transform millions of lives in America

To help address the obesity crisis in the United States, leading consumers, ageing and public health groups have revealed the nation's first Obesity Bill of Rights.

Excessive salt consumption linked to hypertension-induced dementia

A recent study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology has shed light on the association between excessive salt consumption and cognitive impairment resulting from hypertension.

Reinvigorating the battle for salt reduction: Is it time to tax salt?

Mhairi Brown RNutr, Action on Salt, discusses why Britain needs to eat less salt and why a salt reduction programme is absolutely necessary.

13 ways to tackle sugar addiction: Everything to know about having a sweet tooth

What is a sweet tooth? What causes it? Why does it matter? What can we do about it? Here Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explores everything there is to know about having a 'sweet tooth' and 13 ways to tackle it.

Lumen device enables patients to monitor metabolism at home

The first-of-its-kind Lumen device can accurately measure metabolism through a CO2 sensor and flow meter, providing everyone with the freedom to monitor metabolism at home.

Japanese diet lowers progression of liver fibrosis

The Japanese diet, made up of whole, plant-based foods and seafood, has been found to lower liver fibrosis progression.

Impact of maternal and early-life high-fat diets on children and adults

How does eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy or in early life affect your health? Researchers tested on rat offspring to study how diet impacts future preferences.

Could fecal microbiota transplants cure chronic illnesses?

The Invisible Extinction explores the burgeoning new science of fecal microbiota transplants and how it can help those suffering from chronic illnesses.

Chocolate and health: What are the benefits of chocolate?

660,990 tonnes of chocolate are eaten every year in the UK - that’s around 11 Kg of chocolate per person per year, but are there possible benefits of chocolate? 

Western diets high in fat and sugar cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Link established between western diets high in fat and sugar and the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the leading cause of chronic liver disease.

Studying the organosulfur content in vegetables

The health benefits of sulfur-rich vegetables is well-known, but can we quantify the organosulfur content in vegetables?

What are the health benefits of live microbes?

The health benefits of live microbes, foods such as yoghurt, other fermented foods and raw fruits and vegetables include improved blood pressure and weight.

Keto diet has highest carbon footprint and lowest nutritional value

Tulane University has compared popular diets to analyse nutritional quality and environmental impact and has found that the keto diet ranks the worst.

We need to rethink food security

Lindsay Duncan, Farming Campaigns Manager, World Animal Protection, explains why we need to rethink food security.

Eating a high calorie diet disrupts food intake regulation

Frequently eating a high calorie diet, or a diet which is high in fats, reduces the brain’s ability to regulate calorie intake – driving overeating habits.

How to prevent a cold

Dr Deborah Lee discusses how to prevent a cold using simple at-home remedies and simple lifestyle changes.

Cold intolerance: 15 reasons why you could be feeling cold all the time

Commonly feeling cold when others are not complaining of it may not be to do with your lack of central heating - you may be experiencing cold intolerance.

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