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How antiperspirants alter skin biology

US scientists discover that using a deodorant or anti-perspirant rearranges the natural balance of microbes – both good and bad – of your skin.

4 February, 2016

High protein breakfast means kids eat less at lunch

Giving kids a healthy high protein breakfast can mean they eat fewer calories at lunchtime – potentially helping kids keep excess weight off

4 February, 2016

Eat more leafy greens to reduce glaucoma risk

New evidence shows that higher consumption of dietary nitrates via green leafy vegetables could lower the risk of developing glaucoma by 20-30%.

2 February, 2016

Regular bedtimes help lower diabetes risk

Women who get less sleep and have more irregular bedtimes across weekdays and weekends are at higher risk of diabetes and metabolic disease.

2 February, 2016

Mixed emotions – indecisiveness or emotional depth?

Mixed emotions, which are better tolerated in some cultures than in others, may be a way of helping us function better in groups and see both sides of an issue.

28 January, 2016

Daily aged garlic helps keep arteries clear

US researchers show that supplementing with aged garlic can help slow the progression of atherosclerosis and reverse the early stages of heart disease.

26 January, 2016

A ‘green’ view helps students concentrate

Giving students a classroom with a view of green spaces, can lower stress levels and significantly boost their academic performance, say researchers

25 January, 2016

Plasticisers in food trigger weight gain

German scientists have shown that phthalates migrating from packaging to fatty foods act like ‘chemical calories’ and can cause significant weight gain.

19 January, 2016

In children with urinary tract infections, cranberry extract could help

Many studies show that cranberry extract can be an effective natural treatment for adults with UTIs; new research shows children may benefit too.

19 January, 2016

Are we getting enough vitamin E from our food?

Many healthy foods are rich in vitamin E – but these days food may not be enough to give our bodies adequate supplies of this essential nutrient.

15 January, 2016