Focusing on the energy density of the diet is an effective way of controlling hunger

Evidence presented by leading scientists at the British Nutrition Foundation's (BNF) 'Satiation, satiety and their effects on eating behaviour' conference in London, shows that energy density – the energy (or calories) per gram of food, may provide a key to tackling the alarming rise in obesity. By 2050, it is estimated that over a half of UK adults, and about a quarter of all children under 16 could be obese. “Understanding how we can manipu... [more]

Graze throughout the day and enjoy seeing your energy levels rocket

As National Fitness Week gets into full swing, former fast food junkie Simon Lovell - now a personal trainer with Fitness First and author of the new Lunch Box Diet - shares his own tips on dieting, eating when exercising and getting the most from your food. “Having been someone who has been addicted to unhealthy foods, I know what it can be like to get out of the trap,’’ said Simon. “But as soon as you start to feel the benefits of optimum nu... [more]

The simple way to lose weight without losing your mind - cook yourself thin

Dieticians and nutritionists agree that low-fat, low-calorie cooking skills, along with a basic knowledge of food labels and portion sizes are the key to keeping trim. The fact is, most of us don’t need to revolutionise our eating habits, we just need to tweak a few things. To drop a dress size in 6 weeks the average woman only needs to lose between 1 + 2lbs a week. The first ‘Cook Yourself Thin’ book was the sensation of 2007, selling 135, 0... [more]

Chocolate can provide several health benefits

Chocolate is frequently blamed for the UK’s growing obesity problem. But eaten in moderation as part of a healthy balanced diet, chocolate could actually provide several health benefits, according to keepthedoctoraway.co.uk. Cocoa, the basic ingredient of chocolate, contains powerful antioxidant substances called flavonoids. “Antioxidants help our bodies to resist the damage that can be caused by ‘free-radicals’. Free-radicals are creat... [more]

Health officials investigating three illnesses

By Kate HesslingTribune Staff Writer HURON COUNTY — Health officials are investigating three local cases that could be — but have not been confirmed — E. coli infections.

Health Highlights: Sept. 1, 2010

Title: Health Highlights: Sept. 1, 2010 Category: Health News Created: 9/1/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2010

Health happenings

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Health care organizations should disclose medical errors that affect multiple patients: Researchers

Health care organizations should disclose medical mistakes that affect multiple patients even if patients were not harmed by the event, according to an AHRQ-funded research paper published in the September 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being

SATURDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- As children head back to school, parents can help make sure their little ones stay healthy and happy all year, an expert suggests.

Your Health: Cataracts are linked to common allergy medicine

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A new admin district in Uganda raises people's hopes but there's a catch

The high cost of setting up a new admin region in Serere, Uganda, is eating into budgets although the venture promises much. Local people are optimistic but who really benefits? Teacher Josephine Aguti Emurau, 52, needs no time to list off the most pressing issues in her community. Lack of drugs and other supplies in health centres, school desks and textbooks, income generating support for ...

Health Department Warns Parents of Illnesses

A bacteria outbreak in Kanawha County is causing concern in the community.

Can home cooking be hazardous to your health?

ATLANTA (AP) - Could your kitchen at home pass a restaurant inspection? New research suggests that at least one in seven home kitchens would flunk the kind of health inspection commonly administered to restaurants.

Woman, 45, Dies From Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria

A routine knee operation led to the death of a 45-year-old woman in England after she contracted a rare flesh-eating infection, the Daily Mirror reported.