14 h. ago Everyday eating habits may influence dementia risk, scientists claim

In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers have linked sharp rises in blood sugar after meals to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.

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40 h. ago Everyday foods including cream cheese and wholemeal pasta linked to increased autism risk, startling new study reveals

A preference for wholemeal pasta or cream cheese could increase the risk of autism by subtly influencing the immune system, a controversial new study has suggested.

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58 h. ago The common diabetes symptom linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

A new study has found that people who experience post-meal blood sugar spikes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease

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8 d. ago Alzheimer’s therapies should target a particular gene, researchers say

Scientists at UCL say drug developers should focus on two risk-raising variants of the Apoe geneNew therapies for Alzheimer’s disease should target a particular gene linked to the condition, according to researchers who said most cases would never arise if its harmful effects were neutralised.The call to action follows the arrival of the first wave of drugs that aim to treat Alzheimer’s patients by removing toxic proteins from the brain. While the drugs slow the disease down, the benefits are minor, and they have been rejected for widespread use by the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice). Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Experts warn of cancer risk from additives found in everyday staples like ketchup, pickles and toothpaste: The ingredients to watch out for

An alarming new study has linked several preservatives commonly found in some cured meats, toothpaste, salad dressings, ketchup and mustard with an increased risk of developing cancer.

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1 week ago Studies link some food preservatives to higher diabetes and cancer risk

Of 17 preservatives studied, higher consumption of 12 of them linked with increased risk of type 2 diabetesHigher consumption of some food preservatives is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer, two studies suggest.The findings, published in the medical journals Nature Communications and the BMJ, may have important public health implications given the ubiquitous use of these additives globally, researchers said. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scientists pinpoint link between eating a diet high in additives and preservatives with increased risk of cancer

An alarming new study has linked several preservatives commonly found in some cured meats, toothpaste, salad dressings, ketchup and mustard with an increased risk of developing cancer.

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1 week ago LA residents are still battling toxic hazards a year after historic wildfires

It’s been a year of heartbreak and chronic worry since the most destructive wildfires in the Los Angeles area’s history scorched neighborhoods and displaced tens of thousands of people

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2 w. ago Keto diet warning as plan is linked to increased risk of liver cancer in disturbing new study

Eating a high-fat, low-carb diet could raise the risk of developing liver cancer within just twenty years, concerning new research has suggested.

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3 w. ago Hidden ingredient in diet foods linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke

It can also lead to us carrying more fat - particularly around the midriff

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3 w. ago Lesley Manville's Christmas plea for those suffering from dementia

The acclaimed stage and screen actress, 69, who is an ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society, lost her mum Jean to the disease in 2010, aged 87

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last month Scientists say kidney damage can be reduced by avoiding five common drinks

Research indicates that what you drink can significantly impact kidney health, with studies linking certain beverages to increased kidney disease risk.

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