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Dark chocolate bars may lower cholesterol
A daily dark chocolate bar containing plant compounds could help to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, new research has found.
The heart-healthy chocolate bars, which have been developed by Mars, contain natural plant extracts called
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Red wine antioxidant 'may kill cancer cells'
A natural antioxidant found in grape skins and red wine could help to destroy pancreatic cancer cells, scientists have discovered.
Experts at the University of Rochester found that the antioxidant, resveratrol, disturbs the function of
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Affluent professionals fuel nation's health problems
Experts have warned that a new breed of indulgent consumer is posing a health time-bomb because of a penchant for fine food and wine.
Data analysts at CACI analysed information from 119 local authorities in the south-east of England and
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Muscle preservation harder for older women
It is harder for older women to stay in good physical shape than it is for men, new research suggests.
Scientists have discovered that it is more difficult for women to replace muscle as they get older because the way their bodies react to
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Chronic insomnia has serious effect on adolescents
Adolescents who suffer from persistent lack of sleep tend to be more likely to have personal problems than those who do not suffer from insomnia, new research has shown.
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Centre found
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Gum disease linked to pregnancy diabetes
Women with periodontal (gum) disease appear to be more likely to develop gestational diabetes, a form of the disease that occurs during pregnancy, researchers have found.
Experts at New York University studied 256 pregnant women and found
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Diet and medication may reduce weight and blood pressure
An analysis of research into weight-loss interventions for people with hypertension (high blood pressure) has concluded that a diet or use of the medication orlistat can help to lower both weight and blood pressure.
Researchers at the
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Children with healthy diets 'do better at school'
A healthy, balanced diet could help to improve children's school performance, new research suggests.
A team of scientists, led by Dr Paul Veugelers of the University of Alberta, carried out a survey on some 5,000 schoolchildren and their
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Flavonoid-rich diet 'may protect heart'
A diet rich in plants containing flavonoid compounds could help to protect heart health, scientists have reported in the Journal of Nutrition.
A study by experts at the University of Grenoble found that rats which were fed on
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Study shows difference in eating habits between men and women
A new study has revealed that men and women tend to have different food preferences, with women being more likely to eat fruit and vegetables.
Lead researcher Beletshachew Shiferaw commented: "There was such a variety of data we
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Community schemes may increase dairy intake
Experts believe that community-based interventions could help to encourage people within a locality to consume more low-fat dairy products and address levels of obesity.
Milk is an important dietary component as it contains nine essential
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Dietary folate may reduce risk of abnormal sperm
A new study suggests that men should boost the amount of leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits and pulses in their diet as this could increase their chances of fathering a healthy baby.
Scientists have found that men with a high intake of
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