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Experts reveal rise in coffee-related illnesses
The number of people showing a positive reaction to coffee has more than doubled in the last four years, according to food intolerance testing experts Yorktest.
The average Briton drinks 3.5 cups of coffee a day and sales increased from
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Coffee 'fine in moderation'
The recent case of a teenager being hospitalised after drinking too much coffee has raised concerns, but experts insist that the popular drink does not normally pose a threat to health.
According to the Department of Health (DoH), the
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Salmon in demand over summer season
Improvements in the British weather have led to increased demand for traditional summer fare such as salmon, leading suppliers have revealed.
Salmon has been shown to help reduce blood pressure and additional studies have suggested it may
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FSA: Children have high nutrient needs
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised that children require more energy and nutrients in relation to their body size than adults.
The guidance follows this week's publication of a study by Pennsylvania State University researcher
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Warning over low-fat kids' meals
Parents should be cautious about omitting fat from kids' diets, even though they may think they are acting in their children's best interests, researchers have warned.
Despite concerns about the increasing rate of childhood obesity, a new
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Vitamin supplements may not help women's hearts
A new study has found that supplements of vitamins C, E or beta carotene may not provide any benefit to middle-aged women with an increased risk of heart disease.
The research, performed at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical
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Pregnancy junk food may result in obese children
Mothers who eat junk food during pregnancy and while breastfeeding may be increasing the chances that their offspring will overeat and become obese, researchers have said.
A study, conducted at the Royal Veterinary College, London, and
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Exercise just three times a week may lower high blood pressure
Doing just a little exercise each week may be enough to cause high blood pressure to plummet, according to a new study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
The current health advice is that at least half an hour of exercise
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Pot bellies may lead to heart disease
A pot belly may be a better indicator of susceptibility to heart disease than overall weight, suggests a new study to be published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Research conducted at the University of Texas
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Obese underestimate sugar intake
Obese people often misjudge the level of sugar they eat, casting previous studies on the condition into doubt, according to UK researchers.
Previous studies based on self-reporting by participants had shown no link between sugar intake and
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Green tea could help reduce cancer risk
Green tea may help to strengthen the body's natural defences against cancer-causing toxins, according to new research published by the Arizona Cancer Centre.
Chemicals found in the drink, known as green tea catechins, were found to boost
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Think about your health, not your looks at the gym
If your gym instructor emphasises the health benefits rather than your appearance, you're likely to get more benefit and enjoyment from the class, according to a new report from Ohio State University.
Researchers concentrated their study
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