Diet & Food
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Nitrate-raising beetroot juice helps chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A course of nitrate supplements in the form of beetroot juice benefits symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, British researchers report today. Read more
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Vitamin deficiency ‘common’ in pregnant women
Many pregnant women may be lacking in important vitamins, according to a new study. Read more
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Dietary supplement could prevent Cryptosporidium infection
A common dietary supplement could help to protect infants against chronic Cryptosporidium infections, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children
Vitamin D supplements do not increase bone strength or prevent bone fractures in children with vitamin D deficiency, according to a major new clinical trial. Read more
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UK Biobank publishes milestone ‘transformative treasure trove’ of data
The world’s largest single set of sequencing data, completing the “most ambitious” project of its kind, was unveiled today. Read more
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Ultra-processed foods linked to cancers
Eating ultra-processed foods may be linked to increased risk of head and neck cancer and oesophageal cancer, researchers say today. Read more
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Brain metal levels linked to Huntingdon’s disease
Unusual levels of various metals have been observed in human brain tissue from patients with Huntington’s disease, researchers have announced. Read more
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Updated clinical food allergy guidelines published
New clinical guidelines on food allergies updating recommendations on best practice and accurate diagnosis, European specialists say. Read more
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Shift work causes brain changes that increase appetite
Circadian misalignment changes the brain’s regulation of hormones, which could lead to shift workers to gaining weight, according to a new study. Read more
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Dark tea every day could reduce type 2 diabetes risk
Drinking dark tea every day could help to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a conference has heard. Read more