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Sweetener xylitol linked to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes

People who had higher levels of xylitol in their blood were more likely to have a heart attack or stroke within the next three years, with lab experiments suggesting the sweetener promotes blood clotting

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There's a simple solution to our salt addiction - we must adopt it now

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Eczema may sometimes be caused by eating too much salt

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How to easily satisfy your salt cravings without damaging your health

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The behavioural science that can help us choose more sustainable foods

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Keto diet may accelerate organ ageing

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Did humans evolve to chase down prey over long distances?

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Extreme exercise may help you live longer without stressing your heart

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Your diet may influence how effective vaccines are for you

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How to get the right balance of omega-3s and omega-6s in your diet

The balance of omega fatty acids in the food we eat affects our health. But what does the evidence say about claims you should be seeking to reduce omega-6 intake as well as boosting omega-3s?

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Dietary changes relieve irritable bowel syndrome better than medicine

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Why we need to change the way we think about exhaustion

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Why nutrition needs to be on the educational agenda

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Five scientific ways to help reduce feelings of anxiety

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