High blood pressure in young people concerns experts
About one in 30 Canadian children and adolescents have high blood pressure or are at risk of developing it, according to a new study from Statistics Canada.
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Study into benefits of DanActive yoghurt drink delivers 'mixed results'
A randomised clinical study on the health effects of drinking the probiotic yoghurt-like drink DanActive suggests that it may protect children from gastrointestinal illness but have little influence on their daily life.
Type of carbs influences saturated fat’s heart attack link: Study
People who cut saturated fats while increasing intake of refined carbohydrates like white bread and pasta have a higher risk of heart attack, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Suppliers face threat of exclusion with new Nestlé palm oil partnership
Nestlé has bolstered its sustainable palm oil commitments by partnering with The Forest Trust (TFT) in a move described as “game-changing” for the industry.
Recessionary behaviors could be set to continue
Behaviors that have been associated with recession, such as eating out less often and choosing private label foods over branded products, may extend beyond times of economic uncertainty, suggests new research.