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Study shows humans can reduce their biological age by three years in just eight WEEKS
In a first-of-its-kind, peer-reviewed study, researchers have turned back the biological clock in 43 healthy adult males, by up to three years and over just eight weeks, through diet, sleep, exercise and relaxation interventions.
May 28, 2021 13:10
A low-fat, high-carb diet has been the largest public health experiment in history. As the world gets ever fatter, we MUST rethink Opinion
New research suggests that four billion people globally will be overweight in 2050. This trend can be traced back to the ‘low-fat, high-carb’ guidelines first issued in the 70s, and should prompt a major U-turn on dietary advice.
Nov 25, 2020 07:56
Meat is back on the menu, & scientists who want to ban cows for the sake of the planet are outraged
A new study has found slim to nonexistent evidence for apocalyptic warnings about red meat consumption causing cancer, and the scientific establishment hell-bent on turning humanity vegan for environment’s sake is now outraged.
Oct 4, 2019 10:18
Is humanity eating itself into an early grave? Opinion
Despite advancements in science and medicine working to prolong our lives, our lifestyles offset their effects. In the past infectious diseases caused millions of premature deaths, now an obesity pandemic threatens to do the same.
Dec 29, 2017 16:37
Not soy good? FDA to revoke heart health claim for plant protein
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed revoking a claim that soy protein can reduce heart disease, saying that subsequent studies have cast doubt on the 1999 assessment.
Oct 30, 2017 20:15
124mn obese kids worldwide, tenfold increase in 40yrs – WHO
Childhood obesity has risen more than tenfold worldwide over the last four decades, with many middle income countries witnessing a transformation from mostly underweight kids to mostly overweight, according to a new health report.
Oct 11, 2017 15:01
Popular gluten-free diets increase diabetes risk – research
Those with the least gluten in their diets had a slightly higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes over a few decades, according to Harvard University School of Public Health.
Mar 10, 2017 19:27
Sweet deal? Sugar industry blamed fat in fake studies – study
The sugar industry paid Harvard researchers in the 1960s to bury research linking sugar intake to heart disease and to instead make fat the culprit, according to a study of archival documents.
Sep 13, 2016 02:25
Scientists find hormone that controls sugar, alcohol cravings
Still desperate for another candy bar or cocktail, but don’t know why? Never fear - US scientists have found a liver hormone that could curb our sugar and alcohol cravings, and help those suffering from diabetes or obesity.
Dec 25, 2015 17:53
Bread prices to take hit from drought
The Russian government says reports that Russia will have to boost grain imports are ‘groundless’ but bread prices seem set to rise.
Aug 21, 2010 04:32