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Research: Alzheimer’s: Diet ‘can stop brain shrinking’ Category: HealthHome

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30/12/11

By Helen BriggsHealth editor, BBC News website

Alzheimer's disease test
Diet affected tests of memory and thinking skills

A diet rich in vitamins and fish may protect the brain from ageing while junk food has the opposite effect, research suggests.

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Red meat lovers have more kidney cancer: USA study Category: HealthHomeIndustry News UK & WorldMeat & Poultry

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29/12/11

People who eat lots of red meat may have a higher risk of some types of kidney cancer, according to a US study which was conducted on thousands of adults.

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UK: Bad dental health can lead to pneumonia, Yale study suggests Category: HealthHomeIndustry News UK & World

28/12/11  www.telegraph.co.uk

Thousands of elderly people are at increased risk of pneumonia this winter if they fail to brush their teeth regularly, a study suggests.

 Bad dental health can lead to pneumonia, Yale study suggests

Poor oral health has been associated with respiratory diseases for a number of years Photo: ALAMY
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UK: Add vitamin D to Scotland’s food – experts Category: Food ProductionHealthHomeIndustry News UK & World

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26/12/11  guardian.co.uk

Dosing whole population would help cut levels of multiple sclerosis, say scientists

By Sarah Boseley, health editor

International experts are calling for food in Scotland to be fortified with vitamin D, in an attempt to cut the large numbers of people who develop multiple sclerosis at sunshine-deprived northern latitudes.

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