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It's a viral-sensation oat smoothie that costs pennies to make and promises to help you lose 40lb in two months. Now our experts put so-called OAT-zempic to the test...

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Unless you've been living on a desert island, you will have heard of Ozempic, the weight-loss drug hailed as the holy grail for those with type 2 diabetes and now obesity. But have you heard of the latest trend?

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I'm a dietician - here are 10 popular foods that are sneakily making YOU gain weight

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Tayla is a US-based weight loss coach who has built an online following of over 145,000 people by sharing her best advice to shed weight while not giving up your favorite foods.

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Generation lockdown's boozing problem: Middle-class parents have 'normalised' under-age drinking while pandemic fuelled issue,

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It marks the highest rate of childhood drinking across 44 countries, according to a damning World Health Organization (WHO) commissioned report.

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Alcohol advice at schools and universities 'normalise drinking and downplay the risks', health experts warn

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Schools and universities should be banned from using materials funded by the alcohol industry which 'normalise drinking and downplay health risks'.

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Toxic chemicals used in laptops, baby seats and smartphones can easily pass through human skin and leach into bloodstream, scientists show for first time

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Scientists found that flameproofing chemicals called PBDEs, found in everyday products, can permeate the skin and make their way into the bloodstream, where they cause health problems.

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Mother, 62, is diagnosed with world's deadliest cancer years in advance thanks to artificial-intelligence-powered blood test: 'AI saved my life, I won the lottery'

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Despite being a picture of health, an AI-powered blood test in 2022 revealed that one of the world's deadliest cancers was silently forming in Ms Balon's pancreas.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Revealed: The diet to eat just before you have a flu shot...as study suggests nutrition change could makes vaccines more effective

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Obese people are more likely to develop severe flu complications, even with vaccines. Researchers found that dieting before getting vaccinated make mice better at fighting off the virus.

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Using acid reflux drugs like TUMS and Prilosec raise risk of migraine by up to 70 percent, study warns

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Using popular over-the-counter heartburn medications like TUMS or Prilosec raises your risk of suffering from migraines by up to 70 percent, a study from the University of Maryland suggests.

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Experts reveal exactly when your weight loss will plateau, based on whether you're dieting or taking Ozempic - and how to push through it

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People who use medical interventions for weight loss might stave off a plateau for twice as long as people who use traditional calorie-restrictive diets, a new study found.

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The body types that raise the risk of colon cancer - which is rising rapidly in young people, according to new study

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A team of researchers in six countries, including the US and UK, found that people who are generally obese or tall with an 'apple' shape were at an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

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Fresh health warning over common additive used in thousands of ultra-processed foods including mayo and bread as scientists say they may lead to type 2 diabetes

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Adults who ate lots of emulsifiers were up to 15 per cent more likely to have type 2 diabetes, French researchers found. Critics, however, tore apart the academic paper

FA-supported dementia study reporting there is NOT a link between the disease and heading a football is hit with 'conflict

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EXCLUSIVE: Researchers on a study looking at the impact of head injuries on former footballers have been accused of 'marking their own homework' after their initial findings were published.

The human foods that could be making your dog fat, revealed - from grilled salmon to scrambled egg

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New research from Pet Range might make you think twice about sneaking leftovers to your dog under the dinner table.

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Warning over unfolding cancer calamity as NHS's life-saving goal to diagnose disease earlier is 'seriously off target'

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Under an ambitious plan to tackle the country's 'cancer calamity', the NHS vowed in 2019 to diagnose 75 per cent of patients in the earliest stage by 2028.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Doctors issue 'Ozempic babies' alert over the risk of weight-loss jabs used by women hoping to become pregnant causing birth defects

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A spate of women reported unexpectedly getting pregnant after being prescribed medications containing semaglutide, the key ingredient in drugs Wegovy and Ozempic.

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Why you want a female doctor: Study finds patients treated by women are more likely to survive

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For every 1,000 patients treated, an extra two would be expected to survive if they were treated by a woman, US researchers found.

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The new high-tech electronic socks that could help to stop foot ulcers in diabetes patients

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The electronic sock contains a sensor that detects whether patients are putting too much pressure on parts of the foot that are at risk of ulcers forming, researchers say.

Monday, Apr 22

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A 20-cent pill discovered in 1950s could be secret to anti-aging - as scientists launch trial involving 3,000 people

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Researchers at the American Federation for Aging Research are launching the TAME trial, a six-year series of studies aimed to see if cheap diabetes drug Metformin can increase lifespan.

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It really IS harder to say no to cake when you're fat, finds study of obese volunteers' brains

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Experts in Canada have discovered that people with a higher BMI really do require a bigger shift in brain activity to choose healthy food over their preferred snack.

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People who use aspirin daily are at lower risk of COLON CANCER, study suggests

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Millions of people who take aspirin every day may be slashing their risk of developing colon cancer, according to a study.

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I'm a nutritionist for cancer patients - these are my tips for avoiding the disease

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Cancer-fighting nutritionist Nichole Andrews, from Washington state, has shared foods she always avoids because of their links to cancers.

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NHS-backed way to lose nearly 9lbs in 12 weeks (and no, it doesn't involve a diet of soups and shakes!)

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Diet and exercise really do work, according to the results of an NHS weight loss programme. Health leaders said its success shows how it will become a 'vital tool' in helping people lose weight.

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Number of cancer patients waiting twice as long as they should to start cancer treatment has doubled since 2020, figures show

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Almost 16,000 patients have waited more than four months to receive cancer care after receiving an urgent referral over the past four years.

Sunday, Apr 21

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Eat nuts and seeds to fight off disease: Healthy snacks should be added to 5-a-day guidance to boost nation's health, report suggests

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Studies have increasingly linked a daily handful of nuts and seeds to everything from lower chances of heart disease to cancer.

Attractive female faces make men behave more honestly, study suggests

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Researchers found male participants in an experiment cheated less often when presented with a picture of a beautiful woman.

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Woman, 32, born with ultra rare condition that sees her grow lumps as big as GRAPEFRUITS reveals her latest health fears after multiple surgeries

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Leanna Scaglione, 32, was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 2-related Schwannomatosis at 16. The rare condition causes massive tumors to grow along her nervous system.

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Want to enjoy your cup of coffee without suffering from sleepless nights and heart palpitations? Experts' tips for how to banish unwelcome side effects

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For some, it's a vital pick-me-up and no day can start without it. Others believe there are myriad health benefits to drinking it

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The clues to why young people are ageing faster than they should: These factors have all been linked to higher cancer rates - so are you at risk?

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Scientists have become troubled by a growing epidemic of cancer in the under-50s. The Princess of Wales who revealed her own diagnosis of cancer at the age of 42, is one of them.

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Patients with suspected bowel disease could refer themselves for scans, saving time on long waiting lists

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Currently, patients with suspected Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, known together as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), have to see a GP before they can be referred to hospital for a diagnosis.

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Could morning Cheerios help cure depression? New study suggests unhappiness linked to skipping breakfast

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A morning bowl of cereal such as Cheerios could lower the risk of depression. People who skipped breakfast were found to have a 70 per cent higher risk of the blues.