Diet & Food
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Seven crucial risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease
Up to half of Alzheimer’s disease cases could be prevented by acting on seven risk factors, experts said today. Read more
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Body image key to weight control?
Women who feel good about their body shape find it easier than others to lose weight, according to Portuguese researchers. Read more
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Female lifestyle boosts heart
Following a healthy lifestyle can have a major impact in cutting a woman’s risk of heart disease, new findings suggest. Read more
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How muscle supplement burns fat
A popular dietary supplement can help burn up fat during exercise, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Row over child food adverts
Food companies desperate for business are breaching agreements on advertising to children across Europe, it was claimed today. Read more
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National time bomb for diabetes complications
Diabetes in England and Wales is a "time bomb" waiting to happen, according to figures published today. Read more
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Lean may not mean health
Being lean may not always mean being safe from heart disease, researchers said today. Read more
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How real coffee protects brain
Scientists say they are close to explaining how coffee can prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
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GM foods may increase allergies
Genetically modified foods and new varieties of fruit and vegetables may increase the risk of allergies, European specialists have warned. Read more
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Olive oil link to stroke prevention
Using olive oil in the diet may help elderly people cut the risk of having a stroke, according to a French study published yesterday. Read more