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  • 'GOOD' FAT BOOSTS HEALTH

    7 May 2008: Don't go ditching the gym workouts just yet, but new research from the Harvard Medical School suggests body fat found under the skin could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, reports the BBC.  The study contrasts fat found under the skin (called subcutaneous) with fat... More...

  • DIABETIC WOMEN IN CHOCOLATE TESTS

    28 April 2008: Good news for female chocoholics! Researchers at the University of East Anglia are investigating the possibility that chocolate can decrease the risk of heart disease in postmenopausal diabetic women, reports the BBC.  The cocoa in chocolate is rich in flavanoids, believed to be good for the heart.... More...

  • What Is A Vegan?

    A vegan is someone who doesn’t eat animals or use products that come from animals. Vegans eat a plant-based diet that excludes foods such as fish, red meat, poultry, dairy products and even honey. Vegans won’t use leather, wool or silk goods for clothing or other intentions, because they also... More...

  • Who Does Lactose Intolerance Effect?

    Babies And Children The common types of lactose intolerance develop slowly over time and so are seldom seen in young children. An exception is transient, or secondary lactose deficiency seen after gastroenteritis. Some babies are born with inherited (known as congenital) lactose deficiency, but this is very rare. Production of the... More...

  • GM Food Safety And Labelling

    The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is responsible for overseeing the safety of all GM foods in the EU. In the UK, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is in charge of implementing this. In 2000 the FSA released a statement supporting GM food safety. They stated that GM foods are... More...

  • How Can I Minimise The Symptoms Of My Fish Allergy?

    Most people with a fish allergy avoid all types of fish. Any exceptions to this rule should always be discussed with your doctor. As there is a risk of anaphylaxis, you need to be extremely careful you don’t accidentally eat something containing fish. Even if past reactions were mild, allergy... More...

  • What Happens To Your Body If You're Allergic To Tree Nuts?

    If you are allergic to tree nuts and you eat some, the tree nut protein is quickly detected by a part of your immune system called Immunoglobulin E (IgE). These are antibodies designed to recognise specific proteins and they’re only produced by people with a tendency to have allergies.... More...

  • What Is Lactose Intolerance?

    Lactose intolerance is a difficulty digesting lactose, the sugar (or carbohydrate) found in milk. It can cause uncomfortable symptoms but it’s not life-threatening. Lactose intolerance shouldn’t be confused with milk allergy, which is your immune system’s overreaction to one or more of the proteins found in milk. Milk allergy can... More...

  • How Can I Minimise The Symptoms Of My Celery Allergy?

    It’s important that however mild your allergy, you avoid celery in all its forms. Even if past reactions were mild, allergy is unpredictable and there’s a possibility you could have an anaphylactic reaction next time. Talk to your doctor about your individual needs and concerns.  Top Tips For Staying Safe ... More...

  • Who Does Celery Allergy Effect?

    Babies and Children Celery allergy can develop in babies and children but it’s more commonly found in adults. This is because for many it develops later in life, when they become sensitive to pollens. Adults Celery allergy usually affects people who suffer from pollen allergies, which cause symptoms such as hay fever.... More...

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