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Eat Your Chia Seeds for Gut-Friendly Fiber, Healthy Fats, and Antioxidants

Eat Your Chia Seeds for Gut-Friendly Fiber, Healthy Fats, and Antioxidants

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These tiny, ancient seeds are bursting with potent nutrients your body loves. Chia seeds are tiny, oval-shaped seeds that appear black and white in color. They’re the seeds of a plant native to Mexico and were a staple in ancient civilizations. “Chia seeds were originally cultivated as a dietary staple in Mesoamerican cultures, in the […]

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What you need to know about the controversial ‘skinny jab’ coming to UK pharmacies

What you need to know about the controversial ‘skinny jab’ coming to UK pharmacies

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Controversial ‘skinny jab’ to be offered in UKGetty Images A controversial weight loss injection – known as Wegovy, or in the US, Ozempic – is soon to be offered by UK high street pharmacies, prompting a mixed response from the public. ICYMI, the prescription drug – used to help those with Type 2 diabetes manage

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Cancer-stricken British tech boss died aged 43 just months after he set up children’s charity

Cancer-stricken British tech boss died aged 43 just months after he set up children’s charity

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The millionaire British tech tycoon behind Nutmeg who set up a children’s charity has sadly died aged 43 following his battle with terminal bone cancer, it emerged today. Nick Hungerford had Ewing sarcoma – a rare type of cancer – with 30 tumors across his body, and had endured frequent chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The married

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Good news for snack lovers… crisps may be about to get healthier!

Good news for snack lovers… crisps may be about to get healthier!

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There is good news for snack-lovers: Crisps could be about to get healthier. Crisps contain acrylamide, which is a chemical substance formed when starchy foods, such as potatoes and bread, are cooked at high temperatures. There is evidence from studies in animals that the chemical is linked to cancer, making people more concerned about their

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Taurine may help slow the aging process, new animal study shows

Taurine may help slow the aging process, new animal study shows

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Share on PinterestTaurine is a compound found in dairy products as well as some energy drinks. Kevin Day/Getty Images Taurine is a compound found in humans as well as dairy products and some energy drinks. In a study, researchers say taurine was effective as an anti-aging agent that promoted longevity in mice. Experts say the

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Saskatoon tech firm’s app could help millions access health care in Nigeria

Saskatoon tech firm’s app could help millions access health care in Nigeria

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The government of Africa’s most populous country has enlisted the help of a Saskatoon tech firm to deliver remote health care to millions of people. Saskatoon’s Ethnomet has partnered with the Nigerian government to develop a telehealth app that facilitates connections between patients and physicians regardless of distance. “It’s been a long time coming,” said

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