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Bad cholesterol: ‘Slim down’ fat-carrying particles to reduce its spread
The enzyme that ‘loads up’ fat-carrying particles in the liver before they are transported around the body has been identified for the first time by scientists at the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ.
Low-cost changes in hospital canteens could ‘nudge’ customers to healthier diets
Making healthy food easier to access in hospital canteens and food outlets, as well as increasing healthy options and reducing portion sizes, are the most effective ways of encouraging healthcare staff to improve their diets according to a new study from the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ.
Starving, sprouts and strolls: how to step into Christmas healthily
You can offset some of the effects of Christmas overindulgence with a few easy steps – quite literally!
Mindfulness training could enhance weight loss programs in national efforts to tackle obesity
Mindfulness training may improve the effectiveness of intensive weight management programs, suggesting that it could be an excellent strategy for healthcare providers in preventing and managing obesity.
Reducing energy costs and social isolation ‘essential opportunities’ in supporting older adults in extreme weather
The cost of heating and cooling the home, and increasing social isolation are significant factors in health risk of older adults during extreme weather, according to a new study by the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ.
Variation in treatment for vomiting during pregnancy costs the NHS an estimated £60 million
The economic cost to the NHS of vomiting and nausea during pregnancy is over £60 million, higher than previously thought, according to new estimates by the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ.