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Excessive drinking may damage children's health
Men who drink excessively and smoke may affect the health of their unborn children, new research shows.
Researchers at the University of Idaho have found that genetic changes caused by toxic chemicals can be passed down to future
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Improving the nation's diet 'needs joined-up thinking'
The issue of improving the nation's dietary habits will require "joined-up thinking", an expert has claimed.
According to Sian Porter, a registered dietician who works with the Fat Panel, a number of things must be borne in mind
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Advisers call for more breastfeeding support
New mothers need more support and information on breastfeeding, government advisers have said.
A report by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition shows that the number of women choosing to breastfeed has risen.
However, it
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Berries linked to long life
People who eat berries every day may be more likely to enjoy a long and healthy life, new research suggests.
Finnish researchers found that eating two small portions of berries, such as strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants or
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Post-natal depression 'worse with baby boys'
Giving birth to a baby boy appears to be linked with a greater risk of post-natal depression (PND), new research has found.
Researchers discovered that three quarters of women suffering from severe post-natal depression had given birth to
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Heart-healthy diet 'good for prostate'
Dietary habits that are good for the heart may also be good for the prostate, researchers have found.
Experts at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre found that a diet low in fat and red meat and high in vegetables and lean protein
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Blood test could detect pre-eclampsia
British researchers have developed a blood test that could help to diagnose the pregnancy disorder pre-eclampsia.
Pre-eclampsia is the most common of the serious pregnancy complications, affecting nearly one tenth of pregnancies in the
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Two glasses of wine may damage heart
New research suggests that two glasses of wine may have a harmful effect on the heart and circulatory system.
Previous studies have suggested that a glass of red wine can be beneficial for the heart, preventing against the risk of heart
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Lifestyle factors linked to longer life
A healthy lifestyle in the early stages of old age, including regular exercise, not smoking and maintaining a healthy weight, greatly increase the likelihood of reaching the age of 90, researchers have found.
A study in the Archives of
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Purple fruits may prevent obesity
The pigments responsible for the purple colour of fruits such as blueberries could help to prevent obesity, researchers have found.
US scientists claim to have found evidence that the natural pigments, which are called anthocyanins, lead
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Expert questions healthfulness of vitamin drinks
Vitamin drinks may not be as beneficial to health as consumers believe, a scientist has claimed.
According to Dr Ara DerMarderosian, professor of pharmacognosy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, soft drinks companies'
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Scientists defend low-calorie sweeteners
Low-calorie sweeteners can help people to lose weight despite claims to the contrary, scientists have said.
A review of scientific literature by researchers at the University of Washington, published in the European Journal of Clinical
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