Diet & Food
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Healthy diet staves off mid-life crisis
People who feel low may snack on chocolate and cake – but this may aggravate their problems, British researchers warn today. Read more
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Coffee limits published for the pregnant
Pregnant women should drink no more than two mugs of instant coffee a day, according to new government advice published yesterday. Read more
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Ten-year trial shows how to prevent diabetes
People whose poor diets, unfitness and weight put them at risk of developing diabetes can be helped to stave the disease off for a decade with a choice of treatments, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Curry too strong for cancer
Scientists today give a new twist to the question of whether a blisteringly strong curry can kill or cure. Read more
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Improved weight loss drug targets hormones
Trial results are looking promising for a new drug to treat obesity, researchers have reported. Read more
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Coffee fights liver disease
Drinking coffee may help combat serious liver disease caused by viral infection, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Vitamin link to womb cancer
Women who take large quantities of vitamin supplements may increase their risk of getting cancer of the womb, a European conference has been told. Read more
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Fish boost for allergy
Eating fish may be one of the best ways of reducing the impact of allergies, experts have reported. Read more
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How the anxious and depressed pile on the pounds
People who are anxious and depressed face a hugely increased risk of becoming obese, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Breast-milk has night time flavour
Breast-feeding at night may help babies to sleep, researchers have reported. Read more