News tagged with british food journal
US reviews birth control pill safety over clot risk
The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it is reviewing recently published studies which have pointed to an increased blood clot risk associated with a certain type of birth control pill.
Medicine & Health / Medications
May 31, 2011 |
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In the future could Christmas dinner protect your heart?
(PhysOrg.com) -- Eating turkey or other fowl in the future could lead to a healthier heart according to researchers from the University of Reading. Experts found that boosting the amount of omega-3 fatty acid ...
Dec 21, 2010 |
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BMJ investigation raises concerns about the post-approval surveillance of medical devices
A British Medical Journal investigation published today raises concerns about the ability of the US Food and Drug Administration to monitor the ongoing safety of medical devices through post-approval surveillance.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Nov 03, 2010 |
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Supportive community programs can prevent women from gaining weight
Women who attend programmes with ongoing support about healthy eating are less likely to gain weight and be more physically active than women who receive a one-off information session on dietary guidelines, finds an Australian ...
Jul 14, 2010 |
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It's not what politicians say but what we hear
There is increasing evidence that individuals interpret the same election message in different ways, according to their personal political views, say experts in the British Medical Journal today.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 27, 2010 |
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Multivitamins improve health of mother and baby
Research on pregnant women has found that taking vitamin and mineral supplements may reduce the risk of underweight babies.
Apr 27, 2010 |
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Teens less likely to wash hands when cooking, more likely to cross-contaminate raw food than adults
A Kansas State University study has shown that when preparing frozen foods, adolescents are less likely than adults to wash their hands and are more susceptible to cross-contaminating raw foods while cooking.
Nov 11, 2009 |
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Processed, high-fat foods linked with depression
(PhysOrg.com) -- People who eat a diet laden with processed and high-fat foods may put themselves at greater risk of depression, according to UCL (University College London) research published today.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 02, 2009 |
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Detecting bias in the reporting of clinical trials
A study by researchers at the University of Leicester has revealed new ways to spot whether medical research has hidden biases. Writing in the prestigious British Medical Journal, Santiago Moreno and his colleagues demons ...
Aug 19, 2009 |
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Carrot or bribe? Rewards for healthier lifestyle stir debate
Health authorities and corporations are increasingly offering money to people who quit smoking, lose weight or take medicine, despite uncertainty that such incentives work beyond a few months, doctors said on Friday.
Apr 10, 2009 |
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