Food bank parcels do not provide a balanced, healthy diet for those requiring emergency food and would benefit from being supplemented with fresh produce, according to new research.
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Hot sauce may burn the tongue, but the inner fire of inflammation brings real damage.
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Nearly every person in the world gets cavities in their teeth at some point in their lives, and about 70% of the world’s population experience varying degrees of gingivitis. According to the Health 2000 population survey, more than half of Finns aged 30 or over suffer from gum disease. Undetected oral and chronic infections can contribute to the occurrence of many serious diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and lung cancer, and can increase the risk of premature delivery among expectant mothers.
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A new online project aims to improve the experiences of young people entering the mental healthcare system with an eye toward building better relationships between providers and youth.
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Thousands of UK children undergo unnecessary appendix surgery each year in the NHS, a new study reveals.
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In the U.S., young adults struggling with depression and anxiety commonly receive mental healthcare based on a traditional medical model, reinforced by health insurance company policies. This means a psychiatric diagnosis, prescribed psychotropic medications, and professional talk therapy.
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Researchers and parents have long known that babies learn to speak by mimicking the words they hear. But a new study shows that babies also might try to imitate the singing they hear in songs.
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Imagine a synthetic product that can give your body all the essential nutrients it needs to survive, is easy to prepare, affordable, and has a low environmental impact. While it might sound too good to be true, this is what Huel, a vegan powdered meal replacement product, claims it is. Our team decided to put Huel to the test on an episode of the BBC 2 series Trust Me I’m a Doctor to see what effects it had on overall health.
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Biologists have discovered a way to stop cells from one of the most aggressive types of breast cancer spreading in the lab.
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Refugees and migrants are missing out on important health care services across Australia, experts at Flinders University warn.
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