Diet & Food
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PKU drug for pregnant patients
A drug for phenylketonuria is to be made available to pregnant women and young adults, it has been announced. Read more
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Fruit compound could treat Parkinson’s disease
A compound found in fruit and herbs has the potential to prevent and treat Parkinson’s disease, scientists have reported. Read more
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Weight loss help for heart patients should improve – study
Many patients with coronary heart disease could be given improved advice and support with weight loss, according to a Europe-wide study. Read more
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Plant-based diet could reduce COVID-19 severity
The chances of developing moderate to severe COVID-19 could be lower among people who eat a plant-based or pescatarian diet, new research has suggested. Read more
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Dietary oils impact mental health outcomes
Excessive consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids may contribute to the development of some psychiatric disorders, according to a new study. Read more
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WHO reveals childhood obesity in European Region
One in three young children in some WHO European region countries are overweight or obese, according to a report published today. Read more
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Supplements which may lower COVID-19 risk
Women may gain protection against COVID-19 from taking some common vitamin and dietary supplements, according to a new study. Read more
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Heart failure linked to heavy energy drink consumption
Drinking excessive energy drinks could be linked to a young man’s heart failure, according to doctors who treated a 21-year-old who consumed four cans a day for two years. Read more
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Composition of gut microbiome linked to diet
Researchers have carried out a study looking for links between individual foods, specific gut bacteria, and certain inflammatory illnesses. Read more
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Call to scrap BMI and review obesity strategy
Body Mass Index should no longer be used to measure an individual’s healthy weight and the Obesity Strategy should be reviewed, according to a parliamentary report on body image published today. Read more