People say it is safe to scoop up food within five seconds after it has fallen on the floor. Is that true?
Dropped some food on the floor?
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The Diet That Is Better Than Statins For Fighting Heart Disease
Heart disease can be treated more effectively with this diet than cholesterol lowering drugs.
The Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of dying early by a third in patients with a history of heart disease.
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19 Chemicals Used In Antibacterial Soaps Banned By FDA
The FDA has banned many chemicals in antibacterial soaps saying they could do more harm than good.
There is no science to back up the use of antibacterial washes, the FDA has announced.
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Common Drug Could Help Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
High doses of the drug can affect amyloid plaques.
Amyloid is a protein found in the body: however, in Alzheimer’s patients this protein builds up into beta amyloid, which is toxic to the brain’s nerve cells.
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‘Fat And Fit’: Is Healthy Obesity A Myth?
The idea of ‘healthy obesity’ has attracted attention for more than 15 years.
Being fat and fit may be a myth, new research concludes.
9 Key Nutrients That Can Improve Your Happiness
A diet rich in 9 brain essential nutrients is a key to mental and physical health.
The human brain needs certain key nutrients in order to provide its best performance, an international study reports.
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Sugary Drinks: The Global Death Toll Is Staggering
Sugary drinks contribute to deaths from diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Sugary drinks consumption may lead to the deaths of 184,000 adults around the world every year, a new study reports.
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Side-Effects of Antibiotics Are Much Worse Than Previously Thought
Side-effects of antibiotics could include obesity, behaviour change and stress.
The side-effects of antibiotics, especially on the gut, are much greater than previously thought, a new study finds.
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The Lifestyle Factor Which is Responsible for Twice As Many Early Deaths As Obesity
The easiest way to reduce your risk of an early death by 25%.
Just 20 minutes walking each day may be sufficient to reduce the chances of an early death, according to new research.
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How To Reverse The Negative Effects Of A High-Fat Diet
A diet high in fat can have harmful effects on health, including weight gain, obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Scientists have found that the negative effects of high-fat foods can be stopped by supplementation with fish oil.
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