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Diet and nutrition Living near fast-food outlets ups obesity risk Having a fast-food restaurant nearby might be a convenience, but living within two miles of one may boost your risk of obesity. Online map is gateway to edibles How food colour 'warps time' when cooking Eating insects may help fight obesity
Environment Scientists say humans are causing global climate change A study shows that more than 97% of scientists believe humans are the main drivers of climate change. Climate change killing off plants and animals Livestock still a major emissions source Spider toxin the future of anti-venom vaccines
Mental Health 1 in 5 teens have a mental disorder As many as 1 in 5 American kids suffer from a mental disorder such as anxiety or depression and the incidence of such ailments is rising. Experts debate what's 'normal' More kids diagnosed with mental health disabilities Recession damages health
Travel Drivers more likely to die in crashes Researchers claim that passenger car drivers are more likely to die in crashes with SUVs, regardless of crash safety ratings. Farting on flights A dim blue light keeps night drivers alert Sleepy, drunken drivers equally bad
Fitness Are you consuming substances that can get you banned? Worldwide, governments and professional sporting bodies have expressed their outrage that the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs in professional sport has yet again come to the fore. New fitness centers cater to ageing baby boomers Exercise may ease pain of fibromyalgia Children who exercise are stronger
Diabetes Nanotechnology to help fight diabetes An injectable nanogel can monitor blood-sugar levels and secrete insulin when needed and may help fight diabetes. Dagga smokers have better blood sugar control Hormone shows potential as diabetes treatment Sugary drinks raise diabetes risk by 20%
Asthma SA has world’s fourth highest asthma death rate According to a recent report by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), South Africa has the world’s fourth highest asthma death rate among five to 35 year olds. Time to control asthma Early wheezing tied to childhood asthma risk BPA raises risk for childhood asthma
Events Lactose-intolerant people needed for study The UCT/MRC Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research Unit need both lactose intolerant and lactose tolerant people for a research study. Hypertension and awareness in SA SA doctors to tackle lifestyle diseases epidemic Great excitement for Spec-Savers IRONMAN SA weekend