Health
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Media reckons science now proves ‘carbs’ are fine again
“Eat more ‘good’ carbohydrates and less protein for a longer life,” reports the Mirror. It seems like only last week…
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Half a handful of nuts a day ‘reduces early death risk’
“A handful of nuts can save your life, says new study,” The Daily Telegraph reports after a Dutch study found…
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Could eating spicy food help you live longer?
“Curry really could be the spice of life,” says The Daily Telegraph, reporting on a study looking at the link…
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New brain diet ‘slows mental decline’
“Eating food rich in vitamins and minerals keeps the brain younger,” reports the Daily Express. The headline was prompted by…
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Low-fat diets ‘not the best way to lose weight’
“Low-fat diets are not the best way to lose weight,” the Daily Mail reports. The findings come from a new review…
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Do potatoes reduce stomach cancer risk?
“Eating lots of potatoes will reduce your risk of getting stomach cancer,” according to enthusiastic media reports that seized on…
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A potato-rich diet before pregnancy could up diabetes risk
“Eating potatoes before pregnancy increases risk of diabetes,” The Daily Telegraph reports. Researchers found a small, but significant, increase in…
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Researchers investigate why obesity can trigger bowel cancer
“Excess calories ‘turn off a hormone in the intestine that blocks colon cancer’,” the Mail Online reports. Obesity is a known…
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High-flavonoid foods, like berries and apples, ‘prevent weight gain’
“Get fruity to get fit: Eat more berries to beat a big belly,” The Sun reports. The advice is based…
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Young women with high-fibre diet may have lower breast cancer risk
“Teenage girls who get their five-a-day cut breast cancer risk by up to 25 per cent,” the Daily Mirror reports.…
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