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Children 'tempted' to eat junk food after seeing TV commercials, Cancer Research UK warns
The charity called for a ban on unhealthy food ads before the 9pm watershed.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un 'binge eating and drinking' to cope with assassination fears
Kim Jong-un has executed some of his closest allies, calling them 'factionalist filth'.
UK warned of 670,000 new cases of cancer by 2035 if obesity trends continue
Obesity Health Alliance calls for restriction of television ads and online marketing of junk food.
Islamic school students in India practise yoga to stay healthy during Ramadan fasting
Muslim students in Ahmedabad school say yoga has nothing to do with religion.
South Sudan arrests 17 men for putting on weight to take part in 'fat man contest'
Gogrial local government outlaws practice as it promotes laziness during farming season.
Can Microsoft's Bing predict cancer by analysing your search history?
Hope for early-warning alert systems after researchers used Bing data to identify pancreatic cancer victims.
Married people may have higher chances of surviving heart attack
Married couple are 14% less likely to die from heart attacks and spend two days less in hospital than singles
Growing human organs in animals is cruel Frankenscience
It's unconscionable to treat animals as disposable incubators.
High BMI and waist circumference linked to increased risk of prostate cancer
High BMI and fatty waistline are associated with 13% higher risk of prostate cancer.
Five scientific reasons to lace up your trainers and go for a run
Your body will thank you for it.
10-foot Python bites Thai man's penis
A python slithered through plumbing pipes in a domestic toilet and sank its fangs into man's genital.
Loss of Y chromosome makes men more vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease
Loss of Y chromosome occurs in up to 17% of men and has been found to increase risk of Alzheimer's.
The new dietary advice on fat being our friend is dangerous
Obesity epidemic isn't down to wrong dietary advice, it's because we eat too much and refuse to follow advice.
UN warns of growing environmental threat from animal diseases spreading to humans
UN report lists adulteration of food produce and the spread of viruses like Zika as major concerns.
National Academies of Science: No evidence GMO is dangerous to eat
Genetically engineered foods have no harmful effect on humans and the environment, a new study reveals.
Young mothers in UK under pressure to quit jobs
More young mums are getting sacked for being pregnant or denied opportunities at work as compared to older mums.
Artificial sweetener in chewing gums poses deadly threats to dogs, FDA warns
Dogs are at risk if allowed to consume a common artificial sweetener
Fathers' alcohol consumption, lifestyle and age linked to birth defects in children
Fathers' lifestyle and health may have an impact on future generations, leading to birth defects.
Dementia Awareness Week 2016: What is Alzheimer's disease and what causes it?
IBTimes UK examines Alzheimer's disease on Dementia Awareness Week.
Maria Sharapova: Tennis star to launch own chocolate range, could come under fire from health advocates
Maria Sharapova is currently suspended from tennis after failing a doping test.
Diet pills and liposuction given to British soldiers as army struggles with fitness problems
800 troops serving between April 2014 and March 2016 had type 2 diabetes.
Over 8 million in Britain are too poor to eat, survey says
One in 10 adults in UK struggle to get sufficient food and nearly half of them have gone an entire day without a meal.
Virtual reality can help treat severe paranoia and phobias, Oxford study says
Researchers have found that virtual reality simulation could be used to alleviate the symptoms of severe paranoia.
Vintage tobacco advertising: Cigarette advertisements from a totally different era
IBTimes UK looks back to a different era, when cigarettes were actually advertised as being good for us.
EU dismisses Big Tobacco challenge, paving way for standardised cigarette packaging in the UK
The ruling also upheld rules prohibiting e-cigarette companies from advertising.
Why are labradors so fat? Breed is genetically programmed to love food
Scientists pinpoint a genetic mutation that may explain breed's obesity issues.
Why does boredom make us crave junk food? Blame low dopamine levels
Scientists explain why feeling bored may have us reaching for the bag of crisps.
China: Childhood obesity rates 'explode' as Western lifestyles take over
In 1985, less than 1% of Chinese children were obese. Now, 17% of boys and 9% of girls have an obese BMI.
London Marathon: 1 in 260,000 chance of dying during long-distance running
A British Army captain died after collapsing just three miles from the London Marathon finish line.
Western diet not associated with increase in heart diseases, claims new study
Researchers say that people need to focus more on eating healthy food than avoiding fatty food.

