Health
Research examines 700 plant-based foods to see how healthy they really are
If you're thinking about buying plant-based foods, a trip to the supermarket can leave you bewildered.
Feb 24, 2024
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Tips for maintaining good oral health when it's easy to be tempted by sweet treats and drinks
Whether it's a cup of punch at a New Year's party or a slice of cake at another holiday gathering, sweet treats can be tempting—but they can also have a significant impact on your oral health, according to Tufts experts.
Dec 21, 2023
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Primary school children influence their peers' snack purchases, study reveals
Do primary school children influence the snack purchases of their peers? A study by the University of Bonn reveals that they do indeed. In the presence of friends or classmates, kids are more likely to choose the unhealthier, ...
Nov 28, 2023
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Researcher: Ultra-processed foods are not only unhealthy, their production damages the environment
Ultra-processed foods (UPF) have become increasingly popular and range from chips to microwave meals and even bread. Even just a casual glance at supermarket shelves reveals a plethora of UPF offerings in all their elaborate ...
Sep 25, 2023
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More Indonesian children are living with diabetes—so what can we do to prevent it?
Indonesian children under 18 were 70 times more likely to be living with diabetes in January 2023 than they were in 2010, the Indonesian Pediatric Society revealed this month.
Feb 24, 2023
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Is honey healthy? How to make sure you don't get stung
As temperatures fall, honey's popularity tends to rise. Whether used as an ingredient in autumn recipes and holiday desserts, added to a celebratory cocktail or given to ease a child's cough, it certainly satisfies a sweet ...
Nov 6, 2020
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Sugar tax has more public support than expected
The increase in diet-related illness has led to a high burden of costs for society. However, German policymakers, in comparison with their international counterparts, have so far been reluctant to make political interventions ...
Mar 11, 2020
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Sugar gets the red light from consumers in new study
Researchers have found that sugar content is the most important factor for people when making healthy food choices—overriding fat and salt.
Feb 28, 2020
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Adjusting pH levels in drinking water may be key to combating the obesity crisis
Obesity and health problems caused by high sugar content in drinks can be tackled by increasing the pH level and reducing the quantity of total dissolved solids (TDS) in water, according to research from the University of ...
Jul 29, 2019
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Scientists find a way to reduce sugar in drinks
Research has shown that increasing the pH level of water could help tackle obesity and health problems caused by high sugar content in drinks.
Jul 17, 2019
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