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Two meals a day 'effective' to treat type 2 diabetes

Posted in Science on 18th May, 2014
by Alex Muller

Only eating breakfast and lunch may be more effective at managing type 2 diabetes than eating smaller, more regular meals, scientists say.

Healthy obesity a myth, say researchers

Posted in Science on 2nd May, 2014
by Alex Muller

Obesity brings increased risk regardless of cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure readings.

High-fibre diet 'benefits heart attack patients'

Posted in Science on 30th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

If you have had a heart attack, eat plenty of fibre because it may improve your long-term chances of recovery, say US researchers.

SCiO's Handheld Scanner Aims to Detect Food Ingredients

Posted in Featured, Hardware on 29th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

A small number of companies are beginning to introduce handheld scanners that can detect the ingredients and calories in our food.

Thinking 'obesity is a disease' makes you more likely to eat high-calorie food

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

Research suggests the obesity is a disease message actually undermines important weight-loss efforts.