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9 Feb 2014 - The Observer - I had the bacteria in my gut analysed. And this may be the future of medicine

Andrew Anthony sent his stool off to have its bacteria sequenced. In the future, such techniques could help assess our susceptibility to conditions from diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's to autism, depression and cancer.

29 Jan 2014 - BBC News - Vitamins 'effective in treating ADHD symptoms'

Vitamins and minerals could be useful for treating ADHD, research suggests.

7 Feb 2014 - Nutraingredients - Omega-3 rich diet linked to more developed brain networks: Monkey data

Monkeys that consume a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids have more developed neural networks than those who do not, according to new research

25 Jan 2014 - BBC News - Pregnant mother's fatty diet may alter baby's brain

A high-fat diet during pregnancy has the potential to alter a baby's developing brain and increase its chances of obesity later in life, animal studies suggest.

23 Jan 2014 - Nutraingredients - Omega-3 may help preserve brain volume in old age: Study

22 Jan 2014 - FoodNavigator - Food 'compensation' means diet drinks are not a weight loss solution, warn researchers

Overweight and obese adults who drink sugar-free or diet beverages consume more calories from food than overweight people who drink regular soda, according to new data.

16 Jan 2014 - ScienceDaily - Altering the Community of Gut Bacteria Promotes Health and Increases Lifespan

Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging have promoted health and increased lifespan in Drosophila by altering the symbiotic, or commensal, relationship between bacteria and the absorptive cells lining the intestine. The research, appearing in the January 16, 2014 edition of Cell, provides a model for studying many of the dysfunctions that are characteristic of the aging gut and gives credence to the growing supposition that having the right balance of gut bacteria may be key to enjoying a long healthy life.

9 Jan 2014 - The Guardian - Obesity experts campaign to cut sugar in food by up to 30%

Doctors say marketing ploys to cut calories are ineffective, now industry must slowly lower sugar content of processed foods

9 Jan 2014 - BBC News - Campaigners vow to cut sugar in food

A campaign group has been formed to reduce the amount of sugar added to food and soft drinks in an effort to tackle obesity and diabetes in the UK.

7 Jan 2014 - MedXpress - Several forms of Vitamin E protect against memory disorders

1 Jan 2014 - BBC News - Vitamin E 'beneficial' in dementia

A daily dose of vitamin E could help people with dementia, research suggests.

19 Dec 2013 - NC Research Campus - Omega-3 Intake Linked to Higher Cognition in Infants, Toddlers and Young Children

Adults may be aware of the amount of omega-3 and other fatty acids in their diet, but most may not be thinking about the impact of fatty acids on their children, especially their cognitive abilities.

17 Dec 2013 - University of New South Wales - Junk food can harm memory in a week

Even a short-term diet of junk food can have a detrimental effect on the brain's cognitive ability, according to UNSW research.

14 Dec 2013 - NY Times - The Selling of Attention Deficit Disorder

The Number of Diagnoses Soared Amid a 20-Year Drug Marketing Campaign

14 Dec 2013 - Maverick TV - Are you concerned about your child's behaviour?

Maverick TV are currently working on a new Channel 4 observational documentary that seeks to help families concerned with a child’s behaviour. Would you like to take part?

13 Dec 2013 - NY Times - In Food Cravings, Sugar Trumps Fat

What makes a milkshake so irresistible? Is it the sweet flavor that our taste buds are after? Or the smooth and creamy texture? Or perhaps it is the copious blend of fat and sugar?

11 Dec 2013 - BBC News - Ulcer drugs linked to vitamin B12 deficiency

People who took tablets known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or histamine antagonists (H2RAs) were more likely to lack enough vitamin B12 for good health.

11 Dec 2013 - Reuters - G8 aims to beat dementia by 2025

Leading countries set a goal of finding a cure or effective treatment for dementia by 2025 on Wednesday and ministers said the world needed to fight the spread of the memory-robbing condition just as it fought AIDS.

10 Dec 2013 - Medical News Today - Autism-like behaviors in mice alleviated by probiotic therapy

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is diagnosed when individuals exhibit characteristic behaviors that include repetitive actions, decreased social interactions, and impaired communication. Curiously, many individuals with ASD also suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) issues, such as abdominal cramps and constipation.

8 Dec 2013 - The Guardian - Healthy diet may prevent dementia, say doctors

In a letter to Jeremy Hunt, doctors say persuading people to eat a Mediterranean diet is 'best strategy available'