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Overweight pregnancies up risk of maternal midlife obesity

The excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is not only linked with the increased long-term maternal weight, but, according to a… Read More

Women take more sugar than men

The average intake of added sugar is more among women than in men said a survey report on Monday. A… Read More

How diet affects your mental health

Diet significantly influences mental health and wellbeing, but this link is firmly established only in some areas such as the… Read More

”Hike tax on processed food with high salt, sugar content”

The government should consider taxing food products which are high in sugar, fat and salt so as to encourage people… Read More

Diabetes can independently lead to heart failure

Heart problems are a common development for people with diabetes and now researchers have found that diabetes is an independent… Read More

Desk plants can reduce stress at work

People who often feel stressed in office, please take note. Researchers have found that small plants situated within easy viewing… Read More

Too short, long sleep linked to incurable lung disease

People who regularly sleep for more than 11 hours or less than four hours are 2-3 times more likely to… Read More

Kids who drink whole milk less likely to be obese

Parents, please take note. Researchers have found that children who drank whole milk had 40 per cent lower odds of… Read More

Physical activity may lower the risk of certain types of cancers

Getting the recommended amount of physical activity is linked to a reduced risk of seven types of cancer, researchers have… Read More

People with restricted diets more likely to feel lonely

Holiday celebrations often revolve around eating, but people with restricted diets are more likely to feel lonely when they can't… Read More