Diets
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How scientists discovered that one-size diets don’t fit all
feature Research on blood sugar levels suggests that what constitutes a healthy diet depends on who is eating it
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The five most promising methods to extend human life
feature Latest research findings on biology of ageing have revealed secrets to living longer, healthier lives
By The Week Staff Published
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Weight-loss gadget compared to ‘medieval torture device’
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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New year diets: your need-to-know guide
In Depth Maintaining healthy eating habits during lockdown can be a struggle - but it can be done
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Does Britain need a snack tax?
In Depth Study finds that taxing sugary snacks not drinks would cut obesity more effectively
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The diet that turned a UK teenager blind
In Depth The Bristol boy ate only chips, crisps, white bread and processed meat
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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The countries with the healthiest and unhealthiest diets revealed
In Depth Israel takes crown in rankings while the UK trails behind
By The Week Staff Published
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Is your diet killing you?
In Depth New research suggests eating ‘ultra-processed’ foods may increase risk of early death
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Are you eating enough fibre?
In Depth Landmark study finds eating high-fibre diet cuts risk of chronic diseases and early death
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Restaurant meals ‘more calorific’ than fast food
Speed Read Average main dish at UK’s sit-down dining chains contains more than 1,000 calories
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Alpha-gal: why more people are developing a meat allergy
In Depth Reports of life-threatening reactions to animal products are soaring worldwide – and a tiny insect is to blame
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Sacked charity worker claims he is victim of anti-vegan discrimination
Speed Read Jordi Casamitjana is seeking to have ethical veganism declared a ‘philosophical belief’ under Equality Act
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Is modern life raising our blood pressure?
Speed Read Study of remote communities in Venezuelan rainforest sheds fresh light on hypertension
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Mediterranean diet ‘may cut risk of depression by a third’
Speed Read New research suggests link between eating habits and mental health
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