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Food 4 years ago
Indonesian professor discovers new, healthy breed of rice
Herry Utomo, a professor at Louisiana State University's Rice Research Station and his team of researchers made fundamental changes to the rice grain to allow the digestion of carbohydrates into glucose to occur in a slower and safer manner, making it possible for diabetic people to safely eat rice.
Health 5 years ago
Britain to restrict promotion of unhealthy food from April 2022
Britain will ban "buy one get one free" promotions for food high in fat, sugar or salt and free refills of sugary soft drinks in restaurants from April 2022, its latest step in its plan to tackle obesity and improve public health.
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Opinion 5 years ago
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[COMMENTARY] How we could win the fight against childhood obesity
With more frequent sedentary activities, such as playing computer games or watching TV, young people, in particular children, are at an increased risk of health problems linked to being overweight and obesity.
Health 5 years ago
Obesity greatest risk factor for young adults with COVID-19
Young adults with underlying conditions such as morbid obesity, diabetes and hypertension are at the highest risk of being placed on a ventilator or dying from COVID-19, according to a study of 3,000 hospitalized patients aged 18 to 34.
