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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British Journal of Nutrition
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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Health
Too much salt leading to risk of overweight and obese children
An Australian first study of primary schoolchildren by Victorian researchers has found that children eating greater amounts of salt have a greater risk of being overweight or obese.
Feb 29, 2016
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Health
Video: Barley helps improve blood sugar levels and reduce appetite
A recent study from Lund University in Sweden shows that barley can rapidly improve people's health by reducing blood sugar levels and the risk for diabetes. The secret lies in the special mixture of dietary fibres found ...
Feb 9, 2016
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Health
Milk, vitamin supplements and exercise raise children's vitamin D levels
Sufficient intake of fortified dairy products is of significant importance for the serum vitamin D level in primary school children, shows a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Children who drink at least three ...
Feb 5, 2016
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Health
Are Kiwi men getting enough iodine?
Do Kiwi men who sweat a lot suffer from iodine deficiency? That is the question researchers from Massey University's School of Food and Nutrition want to answer as they kick off a new study investigating the iodine levels ...
Jan 29, 2016
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