Obesity
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The Week Unwrapped: Hazardous heat, nuclear fusion and divisive dieting
podcast What does a Pakistani city hitting temperatures too hot for the human body tell us about climate change? Could a new nuclear project provide a breakthrough in clean energy? And is a ‘medieval’ dieting device really so controversial?
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New year diets: your need-to-know guide
In Depth Maintaining healthy eating habits during lockdown can be a struggle - but it can be done
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Personal trainer refuses to work with ‘fat people’
Speed Read And other stories from the stranger side of life
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Which countries have gained the most weight in lockdown?
In Depth Almost half of Brits report piling on pounds since March
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The coronavirus-obesity link examined
In Depth Overweight Covid-19 patients disproportionately likely to be admitted to intensive care
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Ban food on trains, says chief medical officer
Speed Read Dame Sally Davies says snacking culture contributes to obesity
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Does Britain need a snack tax?
In Depth Study finds that taxing sugary snacks not drinks would cut obesity more effectively
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Obesity ‘causes more cases of some cancers than smoking’
Speed Read Cancer Research UK accused of ‘fat shaming’ in its new campaign
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Today’s front pages: local elections, London marathon and obesity warning
In Depth A round up of the headlines from UK newspapers on 29 April
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Is your diet killing you?
In Depth New research suggests eating ‘ultra-processed’ foods may increase risk of early death
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Obesity-related cancers rocket among millennials
Speed Read Major US study reveals that younger generations are at higher risk
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‘Skinny genes’ play significant part in weight, study finds
In Depth Genetics research suggests ‘dice are loaded’ against the obese from birth
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Are you eating enough fibre?
In Depth Landmark study finds eating high-fibre diet cuts risk of chronic diseases and early death
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What are the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes?
In Depth 5,000 patients put on ultra low calorie liquid diet which may ‘cure’ the disease
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