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Mediterranean diet could help kidney transplant patients

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Mediterranean diet could help kidney transplant patients: Eating more fish and less red meat ‘cuts the risk of donor organs failing by 30%’ Third of patients who get a donor kidney lose function within a decade of the op But scientists say following the fish can help keep the organ healthier for longer Experts in … Read more

Mother dies from cancer after turning down NHS treatment in favour of a VEGAN diet

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A mother who chose to fight her cancer through a vegan diet instead of having chemotherapy has died. Katie Britton-Jordan, from Derbyshire, was diagnosed with stage 2a triple negative breast cancer in July 2016. She claimed chemotherapy, proven to save lives, was like ‘poisoning your body’ and opted to take an alternative approach. Mrs Britton-Jordan, … Read more

World Health Organization pulls its support for controversial ‘planetary health diet’

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The World Health Organization has backed out of sponsoring an event promoting a radical diet that drastically cuts back on meat. The UN body planned to support the launch event of the scientific group behind the controversial ‘planetary health diet’, dismissed as ‘nanny-state’ madness. Scientists say its adoption is vital to feed the world’s booming … Read more

How a Western diet hinders the flu jab

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Many of us rely on the flu jab to keep us fighting fit during the chilly winter months. But research suggests the fatty Western diet may be hindering the vaccine’s effectiveness. Scientists looked at the effect of the food additive tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ) – commonly found in cooking oils, frozen meat, chips and crackers – in … Read more