Five claims about coconut oil debunked
Rosemary Stanton, UNSW Coconuts have been a valued food in tropical areas for thousands of years, traditionally enjoyed as coconut
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Food & Drink
More evidence that low-calorie sweeteners are bad for your health
Rachel Adams, Cardiff Metropolitan University Drinking beverages containing low-calorie sweeteners may not help you lose weight and may even be
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Compound found in berries and red wine can rejuvenate cells, suggests new study
Richard Faragher, University of Brighton; Lizzy Ostler, University of Brighton, and Lorna Harries, University of Exeter By the middle of
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Research Check: will a coffee a day really keep heart attacks at bay?
Clare Collins, University of Newcastle A recent headline in the Australian newspaper claimed “A short black a day can keep
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Science or snake oil: is manuka honey really a ‘superfood’ for treating colds, allergies and infections?
Nural Cokcetin, University of Technology Sydney and Shona Blair, University of Technology Sydney Manuka honey is often touted as a
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