Diet & Food
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Coffee addiction linked to young death
Young coffee addicts may be endangering their health, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Obese mothers raise heart risk
Children of obese mothers have a raised risk of early death, particularly from heart disease, reseachers report today. Read more
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Fish may prevent arthritis
Eating fish may help protect against arthritis, researchers report today. Read more
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Hot choc hope for elderly brains
Some elderly people may benefit mentally from drinking two cups of hot chocolate a day, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Probiotics fail to counter antibiotics – study
Many benefits have been claimed for so-called "probiotic" yoghurts – but a new study says they are not effective at counteracting some of the side-effects of antibiotics. Read more
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How low-cal diets lengthen life
Scientists are uncovering the secrets of using low-calorie diets to increase lifespan. Read more
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Pills that don’t help women conceive
Women who are struggling to become pregnant gain nothing by taking anti-oxidant vitamin pills, researchers warned today. Read more
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Pregnancy diet link to alcoholism
Women who eat fatty and sugary foods during pregnancy may increase the risk of their children being vulnerable to alcohol or drug abuse, researchers have warned. Read more
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New fish oil cancer hope
Fish oils could provide a treatment for some kinds of skin and mouth cancer, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Dismay as infant formula promotions continue
Only a handful of countries have taken action against the promotion of breast-milk substitutes to mothers, campaigners warned yesterday. Read more