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Why diet drinks with aspartame may actually help make you fatter

Experiments in mice suggest that aspartame neutralises a key enzyme, which could be why some people put on weight even when they have sugar-free soft drinks

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Strict breastfeeding rules don't work and can hurt young babies

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Think gluten-free is just a fad? The science isn't settled yet

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Calcium dementia link is reminder of the dangers of supplements

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Childhood obesity strategy stops short of banning junk food ads

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Menopause supplements may raise dementia risk after stroke

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Does eating more salt prevent migraines and severe headaches?

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Just a few hours’ exercise a week makes your heart grow bigger

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Just a few hours’ exercise a week makes your heart grow bigger

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US and UK fall behind in largest ever global study of height

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High-fibre diet may protect against peanut allergy

Mice are less likely to have anaphylactic reactions to peanuts if they eat a high-fibre diet, perhaps because they have more “good” gut bacteria

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Let's revisit the consensus on fat, carbs and health

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Official dietary advice on fat and sugar challenged

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What does ‘natural’ mean? Time to ditch a dangerous concept

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Health gurus, show us the evidence for your diet advice

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