Why men are so unhealthy – and what can be done
Men are more likely to die prematurely than women – and worse at seeking care when they need it. Source link
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Junk food ban: The ‘unhealthy’ foods restricted in Welsh shops
Getty Images Snacks high in sugar, fat and salt with not be allowed to be displayed at tills or the end of aisles from next March Supermarkets will be banned from displaying unhealthy snacks near tills or on their website homepages from next year after the Senedd narrowly approved obesity-tackling plans. The new rules mean … Read more
Transport for London bans ‘unhealthy’ artisan cheese advert
The cheese featured in the advert doesn’t comply with advertising standards, TfL says. Source link
KitKat maker Nestle urged to cut unhealthy food sales
Simon Rawson, deputy chief executive of ShareAction, said: “Nestle has said it wants to sell healthier food, but it hasn’t given assurances that it will also address its less healthy food sales, which is essential to turn the tide against the harmful effects of diet-related ill health.” Source link
Unhealthy Gums Could Up Your Odds for Dementia
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Gum disease has far-reaching effects and may increase your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests. In a review of 47 previously published studies, researchers in Finland found that tooth loss, deep pockets around teeth in the gums, or bone loss in … Read more
Most Dog Breeds Are Highly Inbred — and Unhealthy
TUESDAY, Dec. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Traits particular to certain dog breeds — the distinctive spots of a dalmatian or the stubby legs of a dachshund — are often achieved through inbreeding. But most breeds are now highly inbred, increasing a dog’s risk of health problems, a new study confirms. “It’s … Read more
Are middle-aged people more unhealthy than ever?
Why could the current cohort of 40-somethings be proving less healthy than previous generations? Source link
Fast Food Makes an Unhealthy Comeback Among Kids
FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — After a period of improvement, U.S. kids are eating as much fast food as they were in the early 2000s, new government figures show. Researchers found that between 2003 and 2010, there was a decline in U.S. kids’ intake of fast-food calories — dipping from an average … Read more