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Obesity label is medically flawed, says global report
Calling people obese is medically "flawed" - and the definition should be split into two, a report from global experts, external says.
What is kefir and how does it help gut health?
While the plant-based revolution might have reduced the amount of lactose in our diets, certain dairy-based foods are making a comeback in the name of good health, and kefir is one of them.
Reducing cholesterol may help reduce bladder cancer's spread, study finds
A new study has identified a protein that helps drive bladder cancer by triggering the synthesis of cholesterol via mouse and cell models.
Green tea drinkers have fewer brain lesions linked to dementia
A new study, from Japan, provides further evidence that green tea may help fight cognitive decline and therefore reduce dementia risk.
Keto may be best for blood sugar control in the short term
A ketogenic (keto) diet outperformed a Mediterranean diet in improving metabolic health metrics in a new, very small study in people who had recently received a diabetes diagnosis.
Low carb diet may improve cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing high cholesterol, which is a risk factor for heart disease.