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Gellan Gum Could Beat Obesity
British scientists are developing a new tool to tackle obesity which could put an end to gastric surgery. The product being developed is gellan gum, which is a starch like substance that is often used as an additive in foods to thicken sauces. Gellan... »
How Dangerous Is Horse Riding?
Was it right for Prof. Nutt to compare ecstasy to horse riding? Was it right for him to be sacked for making this comparison? Horse riding is for many a fulfilling hobby and an excellent way to keep fit. Horse riding works the core... »
Kate Winslet Wins Libel Case Regarding Her Exercise Regime
Sometimes celebrities make it into the news for all the wrong reasons. This week it is Kate Winslet, the beautiful British actress who as proud to not have leaped... »
Is The Obesity Crisis Now Under Control?
News today that the rate at which children are becoming obese has fallen. The number of boys predicted to be overweight or obese by 2020 is now 30% instead... »
Dr. Werner Tries to Use Physics to Explain Homeopathy
Dr. Werner explains homeopathy in terms of relativity, string theory and squeaky knees. This is actually one of the better arguments for homeopathy. »
Weekly Health News Roundup
Here are the main stories in the news this week. Click to order your Weight Loss Products Call for better bowel cancer care The review of 41,000 cases from 2006 to... »
Calls for the Regulation of Healthcare Assistants
Without any regulation in place for a role within the healthcare professions, there is room for dangerous errors to be made and for standards not to be kept high. »
Lose Weight With Twitter
There is a new growing trend in the weight loss community. Rather than subscribing to expensive weight loss programs, people are now just registering for a free Twitter account... »
Wii Fit Is Approved By Department of Health
At the weekend we saw Dame Kelly Holmes (National School Sports Champion) testing a new Wii Fitness game on the Gadget Show. Now the UK Department of Health has... »
Competitive Sports Are Dying In Our Schools
It seems that the days of teaching children competitive team sports as a way to improve fitness and develop team working skills are over. Schools in the UK are... »
Live Near Green Spaces for Improved Health
A recent study has shown that people that live close to green areas are generally healthier than those that live in built up city environments. Although there are both mental... »
David Haye versus Nikolai Valuev on 7th November
Boxing is a sport that has been losing a lot of popularity in recent years. However, one match that is due to be fought next month is certainly going... »
Is David Beckham America’s Biggest Sporting Failure?
David Beckham, soccer player for LA Galaxy, has been named as one of America’s biggest sporting failures! The Maxim magazine described his move to LA as a catastrophe: “Three seasons... »
Exercise Makes People Think More Positively About Their Bodies
Some interesting research has been published this week. The act of exercising helps people to feel happier with the way they look, even when there are no major real... »
For Long Life and Good Health, Keep Working
It seems that work is good for us. Many people dream of the day that they can retire, but in reality our work keep us healthy. A recent study... »
Actimel Advert is Banned – Probiotic Yogurt Does Not Make Children Healthy
Danone’s yogurt drink Actimel claimed that it gave health benefits due to the presence of healthy bacteria and made children healthier. The Advertising Standards Authority has banned Danone for... »
Boost Your Testosterone – Drive To The Gym!
A recent study has shown that men who drive sports cars have raised levels of testosterone. This goes some way to explain why many men in a mid-life crisis... »
Teenagers Skipping Meals To Stay Thin
In direct contrast to our previous story about how obese teenagers are refusing gastric surgery, there is still the other end of the eating disorder spectrum that is plaguing... »
Obese Kids Say No To Gastric Surgery
In a recent study in the UK, over 50% of obese children that were offered gastric bypass surgery refused it. The general reason for refusal was that it is... »
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The aim is to simply make more people aware of breast cancer, including the treatments and help that are available. Here is a message... »
Kick Your Soda Habit to Fight the Fat
A new campaign has been kicked off in New York to promote healthy eating in an attempt to tackle the growing obesity crisis. It is estimated that 15 billion... »
Brazil To Host South America’s First Olympic Games in 2016
Brazil’s cultural capital, Rio de Janeiro, will be hosting the 2016 Olympic Games. Rio got a majority of the votes and beat Madrid, Tokyo and Chicago. “The world has recognised... »
Rihanna’s Workouts and Diet
Rihanna is one of the sexiest singers around at the moment. However, her figure does not come easy for her. She has to maintain a very strict fitness and... »
