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.
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Gut microbes predict blood glucose response to food
Using an algorithm based on a person’s gut microbiome can more accurately predict spiked in blood glucose after a meal compared to a model based on the kilojoule or carbohydrate content of the food.
Diet changes improve depression outlook
A review of diet study trials finds that positive dietary changes can reduce symptoms of depression, but less of a benefit is seen in addressing symptoms of anxiety.
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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
How gut bacteria control your weight
The gut microbiota is the hottest of hot research fields today. The microbes that inhabit our intestine are more than passive freeloaders living off the food we eat. With a thriving mix of beneficial … Continue Reading