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Calorie restriction diet extends life of monkeys by years

Macaques on permanent diets live significantly longer – the equivalent of nine years in people. But is the detailed meal planning and loss of libido worth it?

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Brain shrinks less in older people who eat Mediterranean diet

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Ancient leftovers show the real Paleo diet was a veggie feast

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Why diet drinks with aspartame may actually help make you fatter

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Strict breastfeeding rules don't work and can hurt young babies

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Think gluten-free is just a fad? The science isn't settled yet

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Calcium dementia link is reminder of the dangers of supplements

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Childhood obesity strategy stops short of banning junk food ads

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Menopause supplements may raise dementia risk after stroke

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Does eating more salt prevent migraines and severe headaches?

For the first time, there’s evidence suggesting dietary sodium can affect migraines, but salt comes with a strong health warning

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Just a few hours’ exercise a week makes your heart grow bigger

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US and UK fall behind in largest ever global study of height

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High-fibre diet may protect against peanut allergy

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Let's revisit the consensus on fat, carbs and health

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