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Obese people struggle with their genes

I don't think that the genes are significant, let's face it people are obese because of the food they eat and the lifestyle they live. Obese people struggle with their...

Pregnancy and dietary recommendations.

The last time I was pregnant was about 17 years ago and there was no hint from the obstetrician that I should stay away from any food. Alcohol and Smoking...

How wonderful to see chefs using original ingre...

After years of enthusiasm for "molecular gastronomy", with its battery of gels and emulsions, many leading chefs are turning back to focus on ingredients and where they come from. A...

Fish oil supplements beat psychotic mental illn...

Taking a daily fish oil capsule can stave off mental illness in those at highest risk, trial findings suggest. A three-month course of the supplement appeared to be as effective...

Study links thyroid disease to non-stick chemicals

A British study published in the journalEnvironmental Health Perspectives has found that people with high levels of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in their blood also have higher rates of thyroid disease....

Rickets warning from doctors as vitamin D defic...

Vitamin D deficiency is rising, perhaps we need more sun. Read how 20 minutes a day can give you much more the the RDI. Cyndi O'Meara Computer-obsessed children who spend...