People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, according to a new study published in the ...
Jul 27, 2022
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British primary and secondary schoolchildren are getting the majority of their lunchtime calories from 'ultra-processed' foods, according to a study led by researchers at Imperial College London and published today in the ...
Jul 20, 2022
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Poor nutrition coupled with living in a chaotic household environment may negatively affect young children's executive functioning, the higher order cognitive skills that govern memory, attention and emotional control, researchers ...
Jul 12, 2022
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Ramadan is the month in the Islamic calendar when the Qur'an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad (PBUH). During the month, Muslims abstain from all sensory pleasures (like food and drink, sex, TV and music) from dawn to ...
Apr 25, 2022
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Urgent measures such as taxes and restrictions on sugary foods and drinks are needed to stem the rising trend of obesity in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.
Mar 18, 2022
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A comprehensive screen of gut bacteria composition identifies specific bacterial groups that differ between the early risers and late sleepers.
Nov 22, 2021
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Doctors and patients are being advised to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use following new data suggesting that these medicines may increase the risk of cancer of the large intestine (colon), especially in people under 50 ...
Jul 2, 2021
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Saying "no" to crying kids in the supermarket candy aisle is an all-too-familiar scene for many parents. Good luck explaining obesity and diabetes risks to a screaming toddler.
Jan 4, 2021
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The American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, responded to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) released today by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture ...
Dec 30, 2020
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As more states propose or approve bans on junk food sales to minors, Mexico is seeing the tide turn against high-calorie snacks that experts say have given the country one of the highest rates of childhood obesity and an ...
Aug 20, 2020
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