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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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Sleep duration implicated in childhood obesity
Children who do not get enough sleep could be at increased risk of obesity, a new study has found.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health believe that the influence of sleep quality on obesity risk may warrant
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Tobacco report warns of rising death toll
Tobacco use could kill as many as one billion people around the world in the 21st century unless drastic action is taken to reduce its impact, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned.
Figures show that smoking killed some 100
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Potatoes 'unlikely to cause illness'
A new study has revealed that potatoes are the least likely food item to cause eczema and other ailments.
Researchers at YorkTest, a food intolerance testing firm, found that people are unlikely to develop eczema, migraine, fatigue or
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Genes to blame for obesity
Fat-filled fast food has been blamed for the nation's growing levels of obesity, but a new study suggests that the problem is largely due to an individual's genetic makeup.
More than three quarters of variation in weight among over 5,000
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Expert recommends blueberries for health
A health expert has recommended blueberries as an excellent source of health-promoting antioxidants.
Blueberries are full of protective natural compounds which can help to prevent cancer, heart disease and other age-related diseases,
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Whole grain diet cuts disease risk
A diet with high amounts of whole grains may help to reduce a person's risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, a new study suggests.
Researchers at Penn State studied 50 obese adults between the ages of 20 and 65, all
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Daily dose of beetroot juice may combat high blood pressure
British researchers have found that beetroot juice may help to lower blood pressure.
Around ten million people have high blood pressure in the UK, placing them at increased risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney failure.
However,
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Button mushrooms 'as healthy as expensive ones'
Consumers who are keen to limit the cost of their weekly shopping basket will welcome the news that button mushrooms contain as many health-promoting antioxidants as more expensive varieties.
Researchers at the Institut National de la
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Folate deficiency linked to dementia
People with low levels of folate may be three times more likely to develop dementia during old age than those who consume plenty of the B vitamin, experts have found.
Folate is found in leafy green vegetables such as spinach, as well as in
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Pregnant women 'should seek food advice from professionals'
Pregnant women should refer to their health professionals when worried about what they can and cannot eat, according to an industry professional.
Janet Pollard, regional children's service lead with NHS Direct, said that it can be very
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Vitamin use 'widespread' among cancer survivors
Many cancer survivors take vitamin and mineral supplements, a new review has revealed.
Researchers at the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Centre carried out a comprehensive review of 32 studies undertaken between 1999 and 2006.
The
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