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2025-01-28T17:35:12Z – Why fizzy water won't help you lose weight – despite what some studies might suggest

Research will be needed to understand whether a new hypothesis on how fizzy water could affect body weight holds up.

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2024-11-27T18:03:18Z – Supplements claiming to work like Ozempic and Wegovy are now being sold – here’s what the evidence actually says about these products

Berberine, green tea extract and taurine are just some of the ingredients advertised as being able to 'boost' GLP-1 levels.

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2024-08-23T12:45:08Z – Does eating ham, bacon and beef really increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

Do you have to say a fond farewell to your favourite ham sarnie or bacon butty? An expert sets the record straight

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2024-04-26T11:59:19Z – TikTok users claim freezing bread can make it healthier – here’s what the science actually says

Freezing bread can not only cut down on food waste, it may also have modest benefits for your health.

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2024-03-18T13:44:34Z – Oats and oatmeal aren't bad for you, as some claim – in fact, they probably have more health benefits than you realise

Oats have many health benefits – including keeping our bowels regular and healthy.

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2024-03-14T17:19:14Z – Ramadan and Lent fasts could have cardiovascular benefits

Plenty has been said about the health benefits of fasting, but what about as a religious practice?

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2024-02-28T13:11:58Z – Are slushies really bad for young children's health?

The Food Standards Agency advises that children under four should not be given these drinks.

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2024-02-20T17:25:39Z – One million people in England may have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes – what you need to know

Find out the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

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2024-01-26T17:58:04Z – Is diabetes remission really as hard to achieve as a new study suggests?

A new study from Hong Kong shows that reversing type 2 diabetes is much harder than clinical trials suggest. However, all is not lost.

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2023-12-21T10:30:17Z – Overeating at Christmas can cause weight gain – but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s permanent

Body weight is affected by many factors – so it's possible that even if different people ate the exact same foods at Christmas, one may gain more weight.

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2023-11-03T16:38:11Z – Is salt really a new culprit in type 2 diabetes?

A new study suggests that adding salt to your food at the table is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. But caution is needed.

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2023-09-15T13:57:29Z – Why taxing 'junk food' to tackle obesity isn't as simple as it seems

Tony Blair has called on ministers to tighten food regulation, including adding levies to foods high in fat, salt and sugar.

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2023-09-14T16:15:17Z – Mounjaro: type 2 diabetes drug more effective than Ozempic to launch in the UK — here’s what you need to know

In trials, Mounjaro was shown to be more effective than Ozempic in managing type 2 diabetes.

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2023-09-04T17:59:01Z – Beber tres litros de agua al día probablemente no le ayude a adelgazar

El agua sí puede tener un efecto indirecto en la pérdida de peso, sobre todo si sustituye a las bebidas hipercalóricas que muchos toman regularmente.

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2023-08-18T10:31:56Z – Weight loss: drinking a gallon of water a day probably won’t help you lose weight

But it may have an indirect effect on weight loss – especially if you swap it for the high-calorie drinks you normally have.

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2023-07-26T03:38:48Z – 8 makanan yang bisa bertahan lama (hampir) selamanya

Kue buah mungkin bisa bertahan seabad, tapi tidak ada apa-apanya dibandingkan madu.

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2023-06-22T13:38:35Z – Full-fat or low-fat cheese and milk? A dietitian on which is better

A recent evidence review found children who ate full-fat dairy were healthier and leaner.

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2023-06-13T15:20:22Z – Ultra-processed foods: bread may be considered one, but that doesn’t mean it’s all bad

Bread may be defined as an 'ultra-processed food' – but that doesn't mean you need to stop eating it.

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2023-05-23T11:14:45Z – Turmeric: here's how it actually measures up to health claims

Humans have used turmeric for more than 4,000 years.

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2023-04-20T11:04:45Z – Is ice cream really healthy? Here's what the evidence says

Any benefit of eating ice cream can likely be explained by other factors – such as eating a healthy diet or exercising.