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Study shows fast food can reduce levels of testosterone among overweight men

Some men hoping to father children one day may need to think twice next time they order that pizza, burger or kebab – or any type of fast food for that matter.

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Harmful Effects Of Being Overweight Underestimated

New research reveals the real impact of being overweight.

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Cost of obesity on the rise

Today is the third World Obesity Day, which aims to reverse the global obesity crisis by helping people achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

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Fat shaming leads to weight gain

Making people feel ashamed about their weight could lead them to gain more weight, not lose it.

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Top 10 common cancers linked to obesity

If you’re overweight, you could be putting yourself at risk of the 10 most common cancers. Find out what they are.

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Lifestyle changes could reduce miscarriage risk

A new study in Denmark has shown more than a quarter of first-time miscarriages could be avoided through lifestyle changes.

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Diet drinks can increase appetite and weight gain

A US study has found overweight Americans who drink diet beverages also consume more food throughout the day.

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Half an avocado a day keeps snacking at bay

Eating half an avocado at lunchtime can help you feel fuller and reduce your chances of snacking by up to 40 per cent.

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Early bedtime thwarts childhood obesity

Winning the fight against childhood obesity could be a few extra hours of sleep away.

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Childhood obesity linked to cultural background

Primary school children from Middle-Eastern and Asian backgrounds are more overweight than kids from English-speaking backgrounds.

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Painkillers pose heart risk

Do you reach for painkillers often? You may want to consider the consequences for your heart, researchers warn.

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Heart disease detected in newborns of obese mothers

Startling new research has uncovered that expectant mothers who are overweight could increase their child’s chances of developing heart disease.

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Labelling calorie count on menus curbs over-eating

A push to show diners just how many calories are on restaurant menu items may prevent over-eating, new research suggests.

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Ignoring the snore could lead to future health risks

More than just an annoying bedtime habit, snorers may be at a higher risk of having clogged arteries and suffering from cardiovascular diseases than those who are overweight or suffer from high cholesterol.

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Go Vegetarian, Live Longer

Accredited Practising Dietitian Dr Kate Marsh believes that people who follow a plant-based vegetarian diet are less likely be overweight, or suffer from diabetes and heart disease.

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Healthy weight loss in 2010

The reputable Mayo Clinic in the US has released a weight loss book that its authors claim is more effective than any other book on the market, MiNDFOOD reports.

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Jamie Oliver to put US on diet

British chef Jamie Oliver will give a diet makeover to one of the United States’ fattest cities, using nearby resources to improve eating habits, MiNDFOOD reports.

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