Archive for September 1st, 2010
Veg-rich diet ‘decreases lung cancer risk’
Eating a diet that contains lots of vegetables can lower a person's risk of developing lung cancer, a study has suggested. Researchers from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in the Netherlands also found that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables could decrease the risk of squamous cell lung cancer, especially….
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Going on a diet ‘is not enough to beat obesity’
People need to be encouraged to do more than just go on a diet if they are to lose weight and obesity levels are to start decreasing. This is the conclusion made by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, Center for Health Policy Research. They discovered that the majority of adults in California….
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New protein ‘aids weight loss’
Scientists from Maine in the US have discovered a new protein that could help people to lose weight and keep it off. The protein, called Sprouty, is responsible for regulating body fat and bone mass, so it not only gives hope to those looking for a weight loss miracle, but also to those who suffer….
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Losing weight ‘reduces liver disease risk’
Obesity increases a person's risk of developing liver disease, an expert has claimed, which could provide people with motivation to lose weight. Sarah Matthews, spokesperson for the British Liver Trust said that the majority of instances of liver disease can be prevented by making small lifestyle changes. "Giving yourself two consecutive days off alcohol a….
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