There is a credible link between drinking hot beverages such as tea and coffee and the risk of oesophageal cancer. For the first time, researchers have been able to answer the question of just how hot, is too hot.
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Hi, my name is Dr Tim Crowe and I'm a career research scientist and educator with most of this spent in the absolutely fascinating, yet always controversial, area of nutrition. I now work chiefly as a freelance health and medical writer and scientific consultant. You’ll also see me active in the media giving regular TV, radio and newspaper interviews.
I started this website to be proactive in giving credible, evidence-based nutrition messages in plain language. Whether I am writing for health professionals or consumers, my message is always based on current evidence informed by peer-reviewed journal articles, government and peak health body guidelines, and medical experts.
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Gut microbes predict blood glucose response to food
Human Microbiome Project by National Human Genome Research Institute. CC BY-NC 2.0 The research field of the gut microbiome continues to advance rapidly. Now researchers have found that using an … Continue Reading
Diet changes improve depression outlook
The weight of the world by Isc freeze. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 A review of diet study trials finds that positive dietary changes can reduce symptoms of depression, but less of a benefit is seen in … Continue Reading
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Self-monitoring key to weight loss success
Weight-loss programs focused on positive behavioural changes typically include self-monitoring of diet, physical activity and body weight as a cornerstone component. The effectiveness of … Continue Reading
Caffeine shows promise in Parkinson’s disease
A novel study just published in the journal Neurology has found that people with Parkinson’s disease given a daily dose of caffeine gained improvements in their movement symptoms. Medical … Continue Reading