Health
Nutrition and health claims could mislead consumers
Consumers need to be better protected from misleading nutrition and health claims on food packaging, according to new research.
Aug 11, 2016
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British Journal of Nutrition
Inflammatory disorders
Prebiotics drastically reduce severity of exercise-induced asthma, study shows
The severity of exercise-induced asthma can be significantly reduced by taking prebiotics – food ingredients which target beneficial bacteria in the gut – according to new research.
Aug 3, 2016
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Health
Food nudging can help us to eat in a healthier way
What we eat in the canteen and buy in the supermarket for dinner depends on the order in which the dishes are presented, and how easy it is to get to the products. This is the conclusion of a collaborative review of existing ...
Jul 13, 2016
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Health
Even mild dehydration can alter mood
Most people only think about drinking water when they are thirsty; but by then it may already be too late.
Jul 12, 2016
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Health
A diet lacking in zinc is detrimental to human and animal health
The trace element zinc has an impact on the essential metabolic functions of most living organisms. New research carried out by the Chair of Animal Nutrition at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has found that even ...
Jun 9, 2016
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Overweight & Obesity
No link between eating dinner after 8pm and obesity in children
Researchers at King's College London have found no significant link between eating the evening meal after 8pm and excess weight in children, according to a paper published this month in the British Journal of Nutrition.
May 17, 2016
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Inflammatory disorders
What foods can help fight the risk of chronic inflammation?
A new study by the University of Liverpool's Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease has identified food stuffs that can help prevent chronic inflammation that contributes to many leading causes of death.
May 16, 2016
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Health
Eating chocolate each day could reduce heart disease and diabetes risk
A new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition appears to back up the adage that a little of what you fancy does you good.
Apr 29, 2016
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Pediatrics
Toddlers' eating habits may harm long-term health
UK toddlers are consuming more calories and protein than recommended, potentially putting them at risk of obesity in later life, according to UCL research.
Apr 6, 2016
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Health
Mum's with preemie babies have better breast milk
Mothers of extremely premature babies have higher concentrations of immune proteins in their breast milk, despite the fact that their babies are prone to deadly bacterial blood infections, researchers have discovered.
Apr 1, 2016
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