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Four ways to make healthy snacks a habit at work

Reaching for crisps or your fourth cup of coffee doesn’t have to be inevitable.

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Inflammatory diet in pregnancy raises childhood diabetes risks

The study indicates that women’s diets may have long-lasting effects on their children’s health.

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French doctors warn of health risks from heavy metal in everyday foods

People are most often exposed to cadmium, a heavy metal used in phosphate fertilisers, through their food.

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Is coffee good for your health? This is what the science shows

Coffee comes with some health benefits, but that doesn’t mean aficionados should drink as much as they want.

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Blood and urine markers may reveal ultra-processed food intake

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are linked to a host of health problems. It may now be easy to detect how much of these foods a person eats from their blood and urine.

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Girls who eat healthier may get their periods later, study finds

Early menstruation has been linked to health issues later in life, making the time around puberty important for long-term well-being, researchers said.

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Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of early death

Experts said more research is needed to determine whether ultra-processed foods directly raise the risk of premature death – or if they are simply a “bystander” with other factors to blame.

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Spain's schools ordered to ban fatty foods from menus to curb obesity

The rules come amid concerns that children from lower-income families are struggling to eat well, creating health disparities.

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How to slow down and eat more mindfully at dinner

Experts tend to focus on which foods can improve your health, but the speed at which you devour your dinner matters too.

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For or against: Where does Europe stand on RFK Jr’s health agenda?

European health authorities agree with Donald Trump’s health secretary on some big picture issues - but not on all the details.

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Switching Western diets for this region's food could boost your health

The study asked people to switch their diets for two weeks, and then tracked changes to their immune and metabolic systems.

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Why you might want to rethink giving your kids dietary supplements

A German consumer group flagged issues with 17 of the 18 common supplements it tested.

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What should you be eating to stay healthier for longer in old age?

A new large-scale study tracked people’s dietary habits and health outcomes from midlife to about age 70. This is what they found out.

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Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods linked to poor health and death

In some parts of Europe, ultra-processed foods make up a large and growing part of people’s diets to the detriment of their health.

Nutrition

How to plan meals around your workouts

Experts offer tips to maximise gains post-workout.

Nutrition

Swapping butter for olive, soybean, or rapeseed oil may improve health

The study identified a significantly lower risk of premature death among people who ate a lot of plant-based oils over three decades.

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Eating an egg a week could help lower risk of dying from heart disease

Those who reported consuming up to six eggs per week showed a 29 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death.

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Paris organises mocktail competition to highlight Dry January benefits

Taking a break from drinking in January leads to less alcohol consumption in the following months “and drinking less is better for your health,” an expert said.

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Watch: An Argentinian restaurateur serves up sustainable dining

In partnership with Media City

Carola Puracchio transforms seaweed into culinary delights at her restaurant, Amar.

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Scientists link eating red meat with increased dementia risk

Could consuming large amounts of processed red meat be bad for your brain? New research suggests it might.