Diet & Food
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Strong diet link to colon cancer
A new study shows the devastating impact of western diets on the risk of colon cancer. Read more
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Low-carb only cure for obesity – Malhotra
Too many carbs in the diet are the main cause of the UK’s obesity outbreak, according to an outspoken cardiologist today. Read more
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Underweight people in dementia risk
Middle-aged people who are underweight face a significantly increased risk of developing dementia, researchers warned today. Read more
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Blue broccoli cuts cholesterol levels
Broccoli is a vegetable loved by some, hated by others and regarded as especially healthy – and a new blue-tinged variety is even healthier, researchers have reported. Read more
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Allergy transmitted via donated blood
A new case study suggests that food allergies can be "caught" via blood transfusions. Read more
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Dairy foods may prevent diabetes
Eggs, yoghurt and cheese might all help to cut the risk of developing diabetes, according to Scandinavian researchers. Read more
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How alcohol causes liver cancer
Drinking three alcoholic drinks per day significantly raises the risk of liver cancer, experts warned today. Read more
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Trial clears sweetener of reactions
There is no evidence to suggest that the artificial sweetener aspartame produces adverse effects among consumers, a new test has concluded. Read more
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Pester power may cut salt use?
Child pester power may be the key to getting adults to cut use of salt and protect themselves against high blood pressure, British researchers say today. Read more
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Changes to British diet that cut heart disease
Most people in the UK could cut their risk of heart disease and stroke by a third by changing their diet to national guidelines, according to a new study. Read more