Diet & Food
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Genes may block healthy diet
Good diet may be vital to health – but it may not work for everyone, according to a major European study. Read more
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Children still not getting their five a day
New figures show that many children in the UK are still not managing to eat five pieces of fruit and veg a day. Read more
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Slim down Britain campaign launched
A nationwide campaign to boost healthy eating and reduce obesity was launched today by the British government amidst a host of newly disturbing facts and figures. Read more
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Vitamins fail heart trial
The idea that vitamin supplements can prevent heart disease has failed to win support in a major study, a conference was being told today. Read more
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Vitamins may not prevent cancer
New findings cast fresh doubt on claims that folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 may play a role in cancer prevention. Read more
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New drug approach to preventing diabetes
Researchers have found a way to manipulate the metabolism and possibly prevent obesity and diabetes. Read more
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Volunteers will test purple tomatoes
British researchers promoting the benefits of a new "purple tomato" have promised to conduct proper medical trials involving volunteers. Read more
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Gobbling puts on pounds
Gobbling down food may play a key role in helping to pile on the pounds for overweight people, researchers warned today. Read more
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Eyes need good diet
A poor diet and too much sunlight may place the eyes at risk, British researchers warned today. Read more
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Caffeine and breast cancer
Drinking large amounts of tea or coffee does not appear to increase breast cancer risk, researchers reported today. Read more