Alarming child obesity worldwide forecast for 2050

A third of children worldwide forecast to be obese or overweight by 2050: Obesity rates are set to skyrocket, with one in six children and adolescents worldwide forecast to be obese by 2050, according to a new study. But with significant increases predicted within the next five years, the researchers stress urgent action now could […]

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Alarming child obesity worldwide forecast for 2050

A third of children worldwide forecast to be obese or overweight by 2050: Obesity rates are set to skyrocket, with one in six children and adolescents worldwide forecast to be obese by 2050, according to a new study. But with significant increases predicted within the next five years, the researchers stress urgent action now could […]

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World first tech detecting undetectable breast cancer

World first and only ultra-low magnetic scanner can identify previously undetectable breast cancer tumour invasion. An Aberdeen University developed scanner does not require use of intravenous contrast agents unlike MRI systems and could improve breast cancer diagnosis and treatment plan, increase surgical accuracy and reduce operations. A groundbreaking new scanner developed by scientists at the […]

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World first tech detecting undetectable breast cancer

World first and only ultra-low magnetic scanner can identify previously undetectable breast cancer tumour invasion. An Aberdeen University developed scanner does not require use of intravenous contrast agents unlike MRI systems and could improve breast cancer diagnosis and treatment plan, increase surgical accuracy and reduce operations. A groundbreaking new scanner developed by scientists at the […]

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Eating disorders: Everything you need to know

Eating disorders: Everything you need to know – An eating disorder occurs when someone develops an unhealthy attitude towards food, which can gradually take over their everyday life and, eventually, make them ill. In many cases, it is more about control than food itself and can often be symptomatic of another underlying mental health struggle. […]

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Eating disorders: Everything you need to know

Eating disorders: Everything you need to know – An eating disorder occurs when someone develops an unhealthy attitude towards food, which can gradually take over their everyday life and, eventually, make them ill. In many cases, it is more about control than food itself and can often be symptomatic of another underlying mental health struggle. […]

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Mortality inequalities are widening in cities across the UK

Mortality inequalities are widening in cities across the UK- Death rates in the most deprived areas of cities in England and Scotland have been increasing since the start of the last decade, widening inequalities between the richest and poorest in society. The important new study, led by researchers at the University of Glasgow in collaboration […]

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Mortality inequalities are widening in cities across the UK

Mortality inequalities are widening in cities across the UK- Death rates in the most deprived areas of cities in England and Scotland have been increasing since the start of the last decade, widening inequalities between the richest and poorest in society. The important new study, led by researchers at the University of Glasgow in collaboration […]

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Daily portion of fruit or veg keeps older people out of hospital

Daily portion of fruit or veg keeps older people out of hospital: A new study led by Brunel University of London investigated the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and hospitalisation rates in older people as well as their use of primary care services. Led by Dr Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi, an economist from Brunel Business […]

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Daily portion of fruit or veg keeps older people out of hospital

Daily portion of fruit or veg keeps older people out of hospital: A new study led by Brunel University of London investigated the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and hospitalisation rates in older people as well as their use of primary care services. Led by Dr Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi, an economist from Brunel Business […]

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