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Cut your risk of bowel cancer


April 10, 2013 at 3:43 pm

New figures from Cancer Research UK have revealed that cases of bowel cancer have increased by more than a quarter in men since the late 1970s. According to the new research, cases in men rose from 45 per 100,000 in … Continue reading

Why a good night’s sleep is vital for your health


March 20, 2013 at 4:27 pm

It’s that time of year again when our sleep patterns can be disrupted by the clocks going forward to herald the start of British Summer Time.

Can you eat your way to a healthy prostate?


March 6, 2013 at 1:06 pm

New research has linked high consumption of deep-fried food with an increased risk of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK with 40,000 cases a year diagnosed and 10,000 deaths. Over 250,000 men … Continue reading

Is your soft drink consumption harming your health?


February 20, 2013 at 2:51 pm

New research has linked consumption of all fizzy drinks to increased risk of diabetes, including diet sodas containing artificial sweeteners. The French study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition followed 666,118 women from 1993 over 14 years. They … Continue reading

Find out about food nasties


January 14, 2013 at 3:57 pm

If your New Year diet is hitting the buffers already, take a look at the Department of Health’s new Be Food Smart TV advertising campaign for some tips. The campaign is part of DH’s Change4Life public health initiative set up … Continue reading