Top nutritionist ranks Britain’s 15 most popular lunchbox snacks from best to worst
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ZOE head nutritionist Dr. Federica Amati places Mini Babybel at the top and Peperami at the bottom, citing sugar, salt and additives
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Government publishes first NHS league tables, names lowest-performing hospitals in England
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Health secretary says rankings will end 'postcode lottery' as figures show growing waiting lists; experts warn single scores can mask variation
Endoscopic steam ablation of the duodenum shows promise in reducing blood sugar and insulin use in early trials
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Clinical studies report lower HbA1c and fewer medications after duodenal mucosal resurfacing, but regulators say more research is needed
Dietitian tests snack bars that promise anti‑inflammatory, brain‑boosting and anti‑ageing benefits
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Rosie Carr evaluates popular bars and finds some deliver fibre or caffeine but many health claims and ingredients fall short of robust evidence
UK ketamine deaths rise as coroners and medics warn of unpredictable harms
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Coroners call for reclassification as emergency doctors and a first‑hand account highlight risks from bladder damage to sudden unresponsiveness
Could What You Eat Change Your Personality? Emerging Research Links Diet, Brain and Behavior
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Studies suggest personality traits shape eating patterns and that diet-driven changes in inflammation and gut microbes may in turn subtly influence mood and behaviour
Coroners and clinicians warn as ketamine-related deaths climb; mother recounts frightening first use at family party
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Coroner cites bladder necrosis and kidney damage in 28-year-old’s death as calls grow to reclassify ketamine amid rising UK use
Cambridge team creates ‘smart’ gel that mimics cartilage and releases drugs during arthritis flare-ups
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Laboratory tests show the material responds to inflammation-linked acidity to release stored medicines; researchers plan animal studies next.
Research Suggests Diet and Personality May Influence Each Other Through Inflammation and the Gut
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Studies link personality traits to eating patterns and point to inflammation, omega‑3s and the gut microbiome as possible pathways by which diet could alter mood, behaviour and cognition