Diet and nutrition

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Breakthrough technology that reduces intrinsic sugars in key ingredients

Nestlé has introduced a versatile and cost-effective sugar reduction technology that can be applied across different product categories, with benefits...

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Young people with eating disorders in England are on the rise

Data uncovered by Rachel de Souza, the children’s commissioner, shows urgent cases are waiting over 12 weeks for treatment.

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Patients with type 2 diabetes who regularly clean interdentally significantly lower blood glucose levels

A cross-sectional study investigating oral hygiene habits and blood glycemic control indicators has found compelling evidence that good oral care...

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A healthy mouth supports top athletes’ performance and sports goals

Research shows a direct link between oral health and sports performance. Thus, Annimari Korte, a Finnish endurance runner, finds it disappointing that...

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Health practitioners survey: Hunger leading to deterioration in children’s health and dental issues

​In a survey of 313 health practitioners conducted between June 8-22, 2023, members of the School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA) and...

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Dental society supports free school meals campaign

Jenny Harris, president of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD), joined a group of supporters of the ‘Free school meals for all’...

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Dietary restrictions could reduce gum disease

New research from King’s College London has emerged that shows calorie restriction (500-1300 calories per day) could be used to reduce gum disease.

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Researchers study maternal nutrition and oral health for clues to childhood tooth decay

Brenda Abu, assistant professor in RIT’s Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition and a researcher in maternal and child health, is collaborating on a...

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Health organisations urge the government to release baby food guidelines

Action on Sugar, the expert group based at Queen Mary University of London, along with 16 NGOs (non-governmental organisations), are calling for the...

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TMD and nutrition - The role of diet

Karen Harnott considers the challenges of managing symptoms and maintaining good health.

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British public back ban on selling junk foods at checkouts, study shows

A ban on selling junk foods from store entrances, aisle ends, and checkouts should continue after a new study found the plans were largely backed by...

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Nutrition research hub launched

A new £1.6 million innovation hub led by the University of Southampton has been tasked with transforming the nutritional quality of food and drink...