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WHO targets industrially produced trans-fatty acids
The World Health Organization (WHO) has today released REPLACE, a new step-by-step guide that aims to eradicate industrially produced trans-fatty acids from the global...
Less risky new blood test developed for peanut allergy diagnosis
Scientists at the Medical Research Council (MRC), UK, have developed a simple blood test which will be a less risky and more definitive way...
Air pollution levels at dangerous heights in parts of the world
New figures from the World Health Organization (WHO) released this week have revealed that air pollution levels are at dangerous heights in many parts...
A bad night’s sleep linked to suicidal thoughts in depression sufferers
New research from the University of Manchester, UK, has shown that having a bad night’s sleep can lead to suicidal thoughts in those suffering...
Belief in fake causes of cancer at a worrying high
The number of people who mistakenly believe certain fake causes of cancer is at a high level, according to new research jointly funded by...
Can eating fish prevent the onset of Parkinson’s disease?
A potential link has been found between consumption of fish and the prevention of Parkinson's disease, according to a new study from Chalmers University...
Exercise following a heart attack could be life-saving
Being more physically active after suffering a heart attack can halve the risk of dying within four years, according to new research presented at...
Raising the standards for chronic kidney disease treatment
Health Europa looks at the calls from Europe’s associations and alliances for the prevention, detection and development of a variety of treatments for chronic...
Is poor muscle health a complication of Type 1 diabetes?
A new study from the universities of McMaster and York in Canada has found that poor muscle health may be one of the complications...
What is Europe’s relationship with the issue of obesity?
Health Europa explores Europe’s efforts to tackle obesity and the 25th European Congress on Obesity, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, between 23-26...
Obesity in children and adolescents caused by lack of sleep
New research from the University of Warwick, UK, has found that children and adolescents who don’t get the recommended amount of sleep are at...
Leading experts raise awareness for World Health Day 2018
For World Health Day 2018, experts from political and technological backgrounds are helping to promote a healthier lifestyle, as well as creating a greater...
EUPHA continues to take action against tobacco
The European Public Health Association (EUPHA) has taken action against one of the biggest public health issues, tobacco, through various advocacy efforts and continues...
Could over 2,500 cancer cases be avoided each week?
New figures published today by Cancer Research UK have revealed that more than 135,500 cancer cases a year in the UK, equating to 2,500...
Blueberry muffins contain more sugar than a can of cola
Campaigners have called for less sugar and clear nutrition labelling after new analysis shows that blueberry muffins sold in UK supermarkets contain up to...
Drinking alcohol linked to increased heart rate
New research presented at the EHRA 2018 Congress, organised by the European Society of Cardiology, has found a link between alcohol intake and increased...
CRUK research does not support concern that e-cigarettes trigger smoking
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has responded to the media’s misinterpretation that e-cigarettes influence young people to try cigarette smoking, saying the study did not...
Teenage obesity risk doubles with exposure to junk food adverts
The risk of teenage obesity doubles if the individual remembers seeing a junk food advert every day compared to those who couldn’t recall any...
New link found between smoking and risk of psychoses
Smoking at least ten cigarettes a day is linked to a higher risk of psychoses compared to non-smoking young people, a new study suggests.
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Excessive TV viewing could increase bowel cancer risk in men
New research suggests that sitting down to watch over four hours of TV a day could increase bowel cancer risk in men compared to...
