Diet & Food
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How tomato protects men – new evidence
Men who consume large amounts of tomato and tomato products seem to enjoy a massively reduced risk of developing prostate cancer, researchers revealed yesterday. Read more
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Obese 30 somethings face high dementia risk
Obesity may be a cause of dementia – but people who are obese in their 30s face the biggest risk, researchers warn today. Read more
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Weight link to cancer
More than 12,000 cases of cancer in the UK every year are the result of people being overweight or obese, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Dieters face depression
Losing weight when you are overweight should be a cause for celebration – but often it leaves people depressed, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Elderly need sunshine vitamin – study
Elderly people may benefit from a diet rich in the sunshine vitamin, D, researchers said last night. Read more
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Cheese saltier than sea-water
Some cheeses sold in British supermarkets contain more salt than sea-water, researchers allege today. Read more
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Fat type affects diabetes risk
Saturated fats have been cast as dietary villains – but a study published today suggests some kinds may be healthier than others. Read more
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Apps that boost healthy eating
Crowd-sourcing apps on mobile phones could help encourage healthy eating, researchers say today. Read more
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Tape measure plea to beat diabetes
The British public has been advised to take a tape measure to their waistlines – amidst warnings of a link to diabetes. Read more
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Five-a-day ‘enough
The UK government’s five a day target for fruit and vegetables has sometimes been controversial – but a major new study today says it is right on target. Read more