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The first study, by scientists in Denmark, found that large children, especially boys, are at an increased risk of coronary disease as adults...

Obese people find it harder to fight infections due to a weakened immune system, suggests a new study from Boston University researchers...

Contrary to popular belief, scientists in the United States now think that consuming low-calorie drinks may actually increase the risk of putting on weight...

Israeli fighter pilots may soon be given Viagra in order to improve their performance at higher altitudes...

The results of a study published in the American Journal of Nutrition show that genes account for 75 per cent of the difference between obese and slim children, with factors such as diet and exercise, previously thought to be far more significant, playing a smaller role...