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Pharmacists in warning over weight-loss jab sales

Pharmacy leaders have issued a fresh warning over the online sale of weight-loss jabs insisting there is still a risk to patient safety.

Sugar, seed oils, and avoiding sickness: your health questions answered – podcast

Madeleine Finlay tells Ian Sample what she has uncovered about the scientifically proven ways to cut down on sugar, the truth behind the panic over seed oils, and why it is that some of us seem to have bullet proof immune systems, while others succumb to every bug they encounter.

Coca-Cola recalls drinks over safety concerns

Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe because they contain "higher levels" of a chemical called chlorate.

Could intermittent fasting earlier in the day help reduce more abdominal fat?

A new study has found following an “early” time-restricted pattern where fasting runs from about 5:30 pm until about 10 a.m. the next morning helps improve blood sugar regulation and reduce abdominal subcutaneous fat amounts.

Green tea drinkers have fewer brain lesions linked to dementia

A new study, from Japan, provides further evidence that green tea may help fight cognitive decline and therefore reduce dementia risk.

Keto may be best for blood sugar control in the short term

A ketogenic (keto) diet outperformed a Mediterranean diet in improving metabolic health metrics in a new, very small study in people who had recently received a diabetes diagnosis.