Health
New urine test can quickly detect whether a person has a healthy diet
Scientists have developed a urine test that measures the health of a person's diet.
Jan 12, 2017
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Does burned food give you cancer?
If you're offered a plate of blackened barbecue food this summer, you might think twice about eating it. It's commonly thought that food that has been burnt could cause cancer. This is in part down to one particular molecule ...
Aug 11, 2016
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Eating more plant protein associated with lower risk of death
The largest study to examine the effects of different sources of dietary protein found that a high intake of proteins from animal sources - particularly processed and unprocessed red meats - was associated with a higher mortality ...
Aug 1, 2016
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Too much red meat and too few vegetables may increase your body's biological age
A diet containing too much red meat and not enough fruit and vegetables could increase your body's 'biological age' and contribute to health problems.
Apr 29, 2016
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New study finds clear differences between organic and non-organic milk and meat
In the largest study of its kind, an international team of experts led by Newcastle University, UK, has shown that both organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced ...
Feb 15, 2016
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Cardiology
Researchers identify potential approach to treat heart disease through the gut
Cleveland Clinic researchers have demonstrated - for the first time—that targeting microbes in the gut may prevent heart disease brought on by nutrients contained in a diet rich in red meat, eggs and high-fat dairy products.
Dec 17, 2015
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Medical research
Toxoplasma gondii parasite may alter signaling in the brain
It's creepy, it's crawly, and it infects 20 percent of people in the United States. Fortunately, most people who carry the Toxoplasma gondii parasite don't develop the symptoms of the disease it can cause. Only a small fraction ...
Dec 3, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Increased meat consumption, especially when cooked at high temperatures, linked to elevated kidney cancer risk
Diets high in meat may lead to an increased risk of developing renal cell carcinoma (RCC) through intake of carcinogenic compounds created by certain cooking techniques, such as barbecuing and pan-frying. As part of a new ...
Nov 9, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Sausages, ham cause cancer, red meat 'probably' too: agency (Update)
Sausages, ham and other processed meats cause bowel cancer, and red meat "probably" does too, a UN agency warned Monday, in a potentially heavy blow for the fast-growing livestock industry.
Oct 26, 2015
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Diet affects brain iron levels differently in men and women, pilot study shows
High brain iron levels have been associated with neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. Even healthy adults have higher iron concentrations in their brains as they ...
Jan 23, 2015
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