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Researchers have discovered that there’s no visible benefit to using glucose instead of fructose, the sugar that’s often blamed for North America’s ballooning obesity problem. A team at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto has found that, when portion sizes and calories are similar, fructose and glucose have essentially the same impact. In recent years some […]
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Swedish scientists say they’ve found evidence that two popular antioxidants, including vitamin E, can encourage the development of lung cancer. “The take-home message is that these antioxidants do not decrease the risk of cancer and may even increase risk of some cancers in some populations,” noted University of Gothenburg molecular biologist Martin Bergo. Bergo and […]
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A recent study of peanut allergies has produced some stunning results. Children and adults suffering from serious peanut allergies were given a dose of peanut flour every day in an effort to build up their resistance to the allergy. The finding: over time, this method allowed people with severe peanut allergies to consume several peanuts […]
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A three-dimensional model of a former amnesia patient’s brain is helping researchers learn more about the causes of significant memory loss. The model is based on the brain of Henry Molaison, a Connecticut man who suffered total amnesia after undergoing brain surgery for epilepsy in 1953. That surgery focused on the medial temporal lobe part […]
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Interested in giving the “alkaline” diet a try this year? You’re not alone. The celebrity diet is becoming increasingly popular. However, experts are now suggesting that claims about the diet’s potential health benefits may be overblown. Supporters of the diet say that consuming mostly fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes — while avoiding most meats and grains […]
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