Diet & Food
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Walnuts, grapefruit and cancer
Walnuts, grapefruit and overcooked meat can all have an impact on cancer in different ways, a major conference has heard. Read more
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Asthmatics short on vitamins
People with asthma tend to eat low levels of two key vitamins, A and C, researchers warned today. Read more
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Vegetables, nuts winners for heart health
A review of dozens of studies on the link between food and heart disease has given the thumbs up to the so-called Mediterranean diet, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Fish oil may help in cancer surgery
Omega-3 fatty acids – found in foods such as salmon and sardines – can help stem dramatic weight loss in patients having major cancer surgery, according to a new study. Read more
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Fish and vegetable oils ‘unlikely’ to prevent allergy
Experts have found disappointing results for the prevention of allergies with fatty acid supplements. Read more
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Broccoli fights deadly stomach bug
Broccoli has legendary properties – and now doctors say its sprouts may fight a bug that causes stomach ulcers and cancer. Read more
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Grapefruit nearly caused leg loss
Doctors have told how a woman developed a dangerous blood clot in her leg from eating too much grapefruit for breakfast. Read more
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Olive oil’s secret ingredient found
Scientists may have pinned down the source of olive oil’s legendary health benefits. Read more
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Very hot tea may bring throat cancer risk
There may be a health risk from drinking extremely hot tea, researchers report today. Read more
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Light eating fine during labour
Eating small amounts of food during labour has no adverse effect on outcomes for the mother or baby, British researchers report today. Read more