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• Cocoa-rich diet 'may ward off bowel cancer'

  People who regularly eat chocolate may benefit from a reduced risk of bowel cancer, new research suggests.
  
  Scientists at the Science and Technology Institute of Food and...

• High-fibre diet may not protect against intestinal disease

  People who adhere to high-fibre diet plans are unlikely to gain protection against a disease of the large intestine called diverticulitis, scientists say.
  
  The dietary regime has...

• Parents urged to be vigilant for signs of food allergy

  Parents should keep an eye out for symptoms of possible food allergies and seek medical advice if they suspect their child may be affected, an expert has said.
  
  Lindsey McManus, deputy chief executive officer of Allergy UK, also advised...

• Three cups of black tea 'may reduce blood pressure'

  People who drink black tea three times a day may benefit from lower blood pressure, Australian scientists have found.
  
  Researchers at the University of Western Australia recruited 95 people, aged 35 to 75 years, who had either three cups of...

• Frying food in olive or sunflower oil 'not linked to heart disease'

  People who regularly include food fried in olive or sunflower oil in their diet plans do not appear to have an increased risk of heart disease, scientists say.
  
  Frying is one of the...

• Fructose-rich diet 'risky' for teen heart health

  Youngsters who consume large amounts of fructose may have an elevated risk of heart disease in the future, scientists say.
  
  Fructose - also known as fruit sugar - is found in fruit and vegetables, as well as in sweeteners that are used in...

• Family meals 'shape children's food preferences'

  Parents who want their children to follow a healthy, balanced diet in the future should prepare nutritious family meals, an expert has...

• Sliced bread 'unlikely to cause bloating'

  There is no evidence to support claims that sliced bread is more likely to cause bloating than other types of bread, experts say.
  
  Researchers at the British...

• Crockery choice 'may aid weight loss'

  Choosing the right bowls and plates could help to promote weight loss, new research suggests.
  
  Scientists at the Georgia Institute...

• Fish-based diet in childhood 'may reduce risk of depression'

  Parents may be able to reduce children's risk of depression in adolescence and adulthood by incorporating plenty of oily fish in their diet plans, new research suggests.
  
  Oily...