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Ditch checking BMI in favour of looking at tummy fat, Irish university research shows

Scrutinising a person’s body mass index (BMI) should be ditched in favour of examining how fat they are round the middle, new research suggests. Data presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Stockholm found that ...

24 Sept 2022 at 00:37

National News

Excess weight in early to mid-adulthood reduces cancer survival rate - European study

People who are overweight in early to mid-adulthood have a poorer chance of surviving some cancers, according to new European analysis. Researchers examined the impact of BMI (body mass index) scores among 20 to 50-year-olds on survival ...

25 May 2022 at 12:08

National News

Childhood obesity can be reduced through mothers diet before and during pregnancy, study finds

According to a new study, women who eat healthily before and during pregnancy can help reduce the chance of obesity for their children. Researchers from the University of Southampton found children aged eight or nine were more likely ...

03 Jan 2022 at 12:33

Tullamore Tribune

Offaly man joins the fight against childhood obesity

An Offaly man has joined the fight against childhood obesity in Ireland and is urging the public to join the Irish Heart Foundation’s ‘Stop Targeting Kids’ drive. A growing trend in obesity levels in children, especially during ...

22 Dec 2021 at 15:25

Lifestyle

Want to reduce your risk of diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure? Limit sugary drinks, says new study

People should try to only have one sugary drink a week, researchers have said after a new study linked high levels of sugar consumption to a wide range of health conditions. For each extra sugary drink per week, people can ...

06 Apr 2023 at 07:25

Lifestyle

Calories on menus are damaging for people with eating disorders, says charity

Most people affected by eating disorders believe the introduction of calories on menus has had a detrimental effect, a survey suggests. Charity Beat found that eight in 10 people (84%) with lived experience of an eating ...

06 Apr 2023 at 06:00

Lifestyle

Brain’s appetite control centre different in overweight or obese people – study

The brain’s appetite control centre is different in the brains of people who are overweight or live with obesity, a new study suggests. The researchers said their findings add further evidence to the relevance of brain ...

08 Aug 2023 at 08:35

Lifestyle

Consuming foods with added sugars may increase risk of kidney stones – study

Consuming foods with added sugars – such as soft drinks, ice-cream and cakes – may increase the risk of developing kidney stones, according to scientists. Researchers have found that those in the US with the highest ...

04 Aug 2023 at 08:22

Lifestyle

How exactly does the swallowable weight-loss balloon work?

A weight-loss balloon, which patients swallow as a pill, is now being offered to NHS patients – and it only takes a short appointment with a doctor. Designed to make people feel fuller, the device promises to help ...

23 Jan 2024 at 11:54

Lifestyle

Can you lower your bowel cancer risk? Experts warn obesity and alcohol to blame for rise

Obesity and alcohol are leading to higher rates of bowel cancer cases among young people in the UK, researchers have warned. A new study published in journal Annals of Oncology, looked at cancer death rates ...

29 Jan 2024 at 10:57

Lifestyle

How to make your own kimchi, as a study suggests it lowers men’s obesity risk

Eating kimchi could have some impressive health benefits, according to new research. The fermented cabbage and vegetable dish is often linked to improving beneficial bacteria in the gut, and now a new ...

31 Jan 2024 at 09:00

National News

How Ireland’s answer to Derren Brown ditched his job to become a hypnotist

A hypnotist and self-proclaimed “Irish Derren Brown” who was once a journalist making £1,000 a week now earns £1,000 an hour helping his clients lose weight, give up smoking and overcome their fears. ...

02 Oct 2023 at 11:03

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