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The number of workers on zero-hours contracts continues to rise in the UK. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that between October and December 2018 there were between 777,000 and 911,000 people working on zero-hours contracts. But the impact of such contracts seems to be underestimated by the government. An independent government review of […]
Two Britons have died of food poisoning after eating pre-packaged sandwiches and salads, UK health authorities said on Friday, in a listeria outbreak that has already killed three people in British hospitals. The patients died of listeriosis, a rare bacterial infection that is especially dangerous for people with weak immune systems or pregnant women. The […]
Indulging in a pint of ice cream while binge watching Netflix may satisfy your sweet tooth, but it can come at a cost. Simply put, sugar is bad news for your health, especially the processed kind. Added sugar can lead to weight gain, increased risk of heart disease and even speed up the aging process. […]
Despite all the research on what we should be eating for good health, it seems deciding what we should consume each day is more confusing than ever. A possible solution? Uniform eating. You may have heard of uniform dressing – one signature outfit you wear each day (think Steve Jobs' turtleneck and jeans). In uniform […]
Preschoolers may not be as good at resisting large portions of everyday foods as was previously thought, according to Penn State researchers. In a study, the researchers examined whether children between the ages of three and five were susceptible to the portion size effect—the tendency of people to eat more when larger portions are served. […]
Name someone more body positive than Ashley Graham. Can’t think of anybody? Yeah, us either. She never fails to serve up self-love inspiration, and her latest Instagram post is the perfect example. Graham shared a photo of herself munching on some Cheetos while at a bikini shoot. Guilt-free snacking in swimwear? She’s living the dream. “Itty bitty things for big […]
In a group of healthy, but obese adults, eating olive oil at least once a week was associated with less platelet activity in the blood, which may reduce the tendency of blood to clot and block blood flow, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic […]
The woman reportedly dined on a dish with morel mushrooms, although an official said she could not confirm whether the ingredient was the cause of the woman’s illness. (iStock) A Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain remains shuttered as investigators await the autopsy results of a 46-year-old woman who died days after reportedly dining on a mushroom […]
Deadly diet: Eating foods high in fat and sugar makes you more likely to die of SEPSIS The immune systems of mice fed a Western diet functioned differently to normal The risk of sepsis appeared to be higher irrespective of weight or gut health Researchers are looking into whether high-fat diets like Atkins have same […]
A new University of Guelph study has revealed teenagers and young adults who sit down for family dinners—regardless of how well the family unit manages daily routines, communicates and connects emotionally—are more likely to have healthier eating habits than if they graze or fend for themselves at suppertime. “Gathering around the dinner table is sort […]