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Monday, July 14, 2014

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Could 'Food Capsules' Be The Key To Fighting Britain's Obesity Crisis?

Posted: 14 Jul 2014 05:28 AM PDT

'Food capsules' that trick the body into feeling full could help fight Britain's obesity crisis and reduce type II diabetes , scientists have claimed. The capsules, which may available on the NHS within the next five years, could serve as an alternative to weight loss surgery. The way they work is simple. Obese and overweight people are believed to ignore fullness cues, which are sent from the ...

Reduction in alcohol consumption beneficial for cardiovascular health

Posted: 13 Jul 2014 11:44 PM PDT

A reduction in alcohol consumption, even for light-to-moderate drinkers, could be linked to improved cardiovascular health, including a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, lower body mass index and blood pressure, according to new research published in The BMJ.

Food capsules 'could combat Britain's obesity crisis'

Posted: 13 Jul 2014 07:33 AM PDT

Scientists say they have developed food capsules which work as a virtual gastric bypass, 'tricking' the body into thinking it is full could combat obesity crisis, experts say

Bypassing BMI to build a better health profile for women

Posted: 23 Jun 2014 08:27 PM PDT

Nutrition experts at Massey University are bypassing the more traditional Body Mass Index (BMI) to build a better health profile based on body fat and the risk of chronic disease.

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