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Adopt holistic approach for weight loss, says expert
Forget dieting or gruelling workout regimes -adopting a holistic approach to losing weight would be enough to feed your body the nourishment it craves for, says medical director of Greenwich Hospital. ANI

IVF babies at higher diabetes, obesity risk
A new study by scientists at Temple University in Philadelphia has shown that the DNA of babies conceived through IVF differs from that of other kids, putting them at higher risk of diseases such as diabetes and obesity later in life. ANI

Smoke food flavourings may be toxic to humans
One of the flavourings used to give smoke taste to meat, cheese or fish, could be toxic to humans, says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). ANI

Health, Medicine and fitness news for December 28, 2009

Why we overeat despite being full
Wondering why do we overeat even when we are full? The answer to this question lies in our brains. ANI

Christmas could have increased diabetes risk for millions, say experts
Christmas could have increased the risk of diabetes for millions of people, experts have warned. ANI

Scientists to target immune cells in arteries to prevent heart attacks
Scientists from across the world are set to team up to develop a treatment that specifically targets harmful immune cells in the arteries thought to be the cause of many heart attacks. ANI

Disinfectants make hospital superbugs resistant to antibiotics
A new study has shown that increased use of disinfectants could cause hospital superbugs to become resistant to antibiotics as well as the disinfectant itself. ANI

Moderate exercise boosts survival rates for colorectal cancer patients
Even moderate physical activity can significantly reduce death risk in men suffering from colorectal cancer, say researchers. ANI