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Diet or DNA: are we fated to be fat?
Marks on the genetic 'code' that babies have at birth is different for children who go on to be obese or overweight compared to those who do not, new research has found.

Benefits advice in the home could lift pensioners from poverty and improve their health
A unique study is being launched which could lead to a financial and health boost for pensioners across the country.

New potential target for rheumatoid arthritis
Newcastle University scientists have discovered a new way of potentially treating rheumatoid arthritis. This works by preventing damaging white blood cells cells from entering the joints.