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A sugary diet changes gut bacteria and worsens brain function in rats

Rats fed a sugar syrup early in life develop an unusual gut microbiome that seems to worsen the rodents’ memories by changing the way their brains work

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There is no perfect diet that works for every metabolism or body type

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There is no perfect diet that works for every metabolism or body type

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Claims that some diets can protect you from coronavirus are unfounded

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Claims that some diets can protect you from coronavirus are unfounded

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Our five appetites mean our hunger is far more complex than we thought

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Our five appetites mean our hunger is far more complex than we thought

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You have five appetites, not one, and they are the key to your health

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You have five appetites, not one, and they are the key to your health

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Analysis of 85 animals reveals which are best at holding their alcohol

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Analysis of 85 animals reveals which are best at holding their alcohol

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It's time to give the pedometer a break and embrace lifting weights

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It's time to give the pedometer a break and embrace lifting weights

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Why strength training may be the best thing you can do for your health

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Why strength training may be the best thing you can do for your health

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Diet and exercise will keep your brain young – depending on your genes

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Diet and exercise will keep your brain young – depending on your genes

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Diets do help you lose weight - but the benefits usually don't last

Atkins, Paleo or Zone – whichever diet you follow, you’ll probably only lose a bit of weight, and improvements to your cholesterol may disappear within a year

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Technology

Soya protein can help make lab-grown beef with the texture of meat

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Lab-grown meat

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Neanderthals feasted on seafood and nuts according to fossil remains

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Is your salad going to kill you?

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