There is no compelling evidence to indicate important health benefits of non-sugar sweeteners, and potential harms cannot be ruled out,
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Improving city parks may be one path to help make residents more active
Helping residents become more physically fit may not just be a walk in a park, it could also be a
Will the Olympics leave a legacy of good health?
The Olympic legacy has promised to create a “healthier, happier, more active nation”, so it’s ironic that I spent more
Neanderthal healthcare practices crucial to survival
Research at the University of York has suggested that Neanderthals embraced healthcare practices, such as assisting in cases of serious
Dr Dillner’s health dilemmas: how much exercise must I do to stay healthy?
The UK is the third laziest country in Europe, following Serbia and Malta, according to a paper in the Lancet.
Letters: Support for cycling
Cycling was given an enormous fillip by the Olympics and the Bradley Wiggins factor. Now is the time to build
As CO2 levels climb, millions at risk of nutritional deficiencies
Rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) from human activity are making staple crops such as rice and wheat less nutritious
The physician’s white coat: Iconic and comforting or likely covered in germs?
A new study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has found that
First-trimester screening of pregnant women for elevated bacteria levels in urine
First-trimester screening of pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria — higher than normal bacteria levels without symptoms of a bladder infection
Self-monitoring of type 2 diabetes reduces follow-up costs by more than half
Self-monitoring of type 2 diabetes used in combination with an electronic feedback system results in considerable savings on health care