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Higher air pollution exposure in infancy increases peanut allergy risk in children, study finds
New research suggests tackling air pollution could reduce the prevalence of peanut allergies in infants and children.
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“Alarm clock” within plants could hold the key to increasing food production
Taking advantage of a natural alarm clock present in plants could help increase crop yields say researchers, in a bid to feed a growing population.
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Researchers call for health star ratings to become compulsory
Researchers in Melbourne and Auckland say health star rating system should be compulsory, as they believe this will have a more significant effect in improving the nutrition of Australians and New Zealanders.
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Cigarette pack-style graphic warnings could prompt healthier food choices
New research suggests graphic warnings on junk food packaging would prove an effective deterrent to consumers when deciding what to eat – and it appears the more graphic and negative the message the better.
