Oncology & Cancer
Study reveals new dietary risk factors for colorectal cancer
Fizzy drinks, cakes, biscuits, crisps and desserts have all been identified as risk factors for bowel cancer, according to new research.
Jul 15, 2013
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New rules aim to rid US schools of junk foods
(AP)—High-calorie sports drinks and candy bars will be removed from vending machines and cafeteria lines at all U.S. schools as soon as next year, replaced with diet drinks, granola bars and other healthier items.
Jun 27, 2013
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Health
Children's 'healthy' foods marketed at children are higher in fat, sugar and salt
Foods being marketed to children in UK supermarkets are less healthy than those marketed to the general population according to researchers at the University of Hertfordshire, who question whether more guidelines may be needed ...
May 8, 2013
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Health
US will investigate added caffeine in foods (Update)
Looking for a new way to get that jolt of caffeine energy? Food companies are betting snacks like potato chips, jelly beans and gum with a caffeinated kick could be just the answer.
Apr 30, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC: 24 E. coli illnesses linked to frozen foods
(AP)—Health officials say at least 24 people have become sick from an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to frozen snack foods marketed to children.
Mar 29, 2013
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Health
Green food labels make nutrition-poor food seem healthy
Green calorie labels may lead people to see nutrition-poor foods in a healthier light.
Mar 12, 2013
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Pediatrics
Celebrity endorsement encourages children to eat junk food
A study by the University of Liverpool has found that celebrity endorsement of a food product encourages children to eat more of the endorsed product. It also found that children were prompted to eat more of the endorsed ...
Mar 8, 2013
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Overweight & Obesity
Poor stress responses may lead to obesity in children
Children who overreact to stressors may be at risk of becoming overweight or obese, according to researchers at Penn State and Johns Hopkins University.
Feb 15, 2013
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Health
Just a bite: Considerably smaller snack portions satisfy delayed hunger and craving
How much chocolate would you need to eat to be satisfied? Less than half as much as you think, according to this recently published Cornell University snacking study. Using chocolate chips, apple pie, and potato chips, researchers ...
Jan 29, 2013
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Health
Healthy eating tips for holiday parties
(HealthDay)—It's all too easy to overindulge in food and drink at holiday parties, but there are things you can do to make sure you don't stray too far off the path of good health, an expert says.
Dec 25, 2012
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