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Sugar-free products stop us getting slimmer

Many people believe that synthetic sweeteners will help them lose weight. But it turns out that one common substitute for sugar actually blocks the function of an enzyme that is essential for preventing obesity. For...

‘Healthy’ Mediterranean diet nosedives in Italy as modern life takes over

Italians are admired for their healthy Mediterranean diet, but the pressures of modern society mean many are changing their ways. Yet studies show the benefits of eating à la Mediterranean. The Mediterranean diet has for...

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Fast food ‘increases’ asthma risk in children

Scientists say fast food can raise a teen’s risk of developing asthma by nearly 40 percent. The findings come after an international study involving children in 31 countries. Fast food can significantly increase the chances...