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Dozens of children suffer ‘lead poisoning’ from fruit pouches as thousands of products urgently recalled
Dozens of children suffer ‘lead poisoning’ from fruit pouches as thousands of products urgently recalled DOZENS of children have suffered suspected lead poisoning after eating fruit pouches, the Food and Drug Administration said. The agency received 64 reports spanning 27 states involving kids under the age of six between October 17 and December 1. FDA More than 60 children…
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Foreign fruit and veg picker claims he earns 12 TIMES more in UK after moving over from Tajikistan to cover for 'workshy' Brits
Foreign fruit and veg picker claims he earns 12 TIMES more in UK after moving over from Tajikistan to cover for 'workshy' Brits by: Hani Kamal El-Din A fruit and vegetable picker from poverty-stricken Tajikistan who travelled to the UK to work says he earns 12 times more than back home – as his mother hopes he will return…
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Urgent recall of popular toddler fruit pouches over lead poisoning fears – the 7 signs to watch for
Urgent recall of popular toddler fruit pouches over lead poisoning fears – the 7 signs to watch for HEALTH officials are warning parents not to give their children popular pureed fruit pouches over fears they contain lead. At least 22 toddlers in 14 US states were poisoned by lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce.…
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Eating popular fruit could help prevent dementia and depression, study finds
Eating popular fruit could help prevent dementia and depression, study finds STRAWBERRIES could help prevent dementia and depression for the overweight in middle-age. A daily portion of the fruit for 12 weeks improved mood and reduced problems relating to memory and mental health, a study found. A study finds that a daily portion of strawberries for 12 weeks improved…
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How your favourite fruit could slash your risk of dementia – and 9 other brain boosting foods
How your favourite fruit could slash your risk of dementia – and 9 other brain boosting foods EATING strawberries could slash your risk of dementia, a study shows. Feasting on Britain’s favourite fruit every day can help reduce chances of the brain-eating disease, US researchers found. Getty Eating strawberries every day could lower your risk of dementia, a study…
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You need to eat 30 fruit and veg a week for optimum health – the 7 surprising foods that count from popcorn to chocolate
You need to eat 30 fruit and veg a week for optimum health – the 7 surprising foods that count from popcorn to chocolate WE’VE all been told how important it is for our health to have five portions of fruit and veg every day. But experts now say that eating the same meal daily – every if it’s…
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Irn-Bru maker AG Barr buys Rio fruit drink for £12.3m
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr buys Rio fruit drink for £12.3m AG Barr has acquired tropical fruit drink brand Rio for £12.3million, marking the latest takeover in the Irn-Bru maker’s ongoing expansion efforts. Rio, which AG Barr’s newly-acquired Boost Drinks division has exclusively marketed, sold and distributed since 2021, was purchased from Maidenhead-based Hall and Woodhouse. It added: ‘With a…
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Eating popular fruit once a day can significantly boost your eyesight, study finds
EATING grapes is good for your eyes, according to a study. Just a couple of handfuls a day for four months was shown to improve key markers of eye health. Just a couple of handfuls of grapes a day was shown to improve key markers of eye healthGetty A team from the National University of Singapore found that those who…
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Adding cream to strawberries could be healthier than having just the fruit, experts suggest
EATING strawberries with cream can be healthier than having just the fruit, research suggests. The classic Wimbledon combo helps the body to absorb the red fruit’s anti-oxidants for longer. Getty Eating strawberries with cream can be healthier than having just the fruit, research suggests[/caption] The findings came as nutrition experts urged doctors to stop demonising oils and fats, which they…
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Who needs balance when you can starve yourself on a fruit only diet? Thin is in, baby! That’s the appalling advice an AI chatbot gave our reporter when she posed as a teenager with an eating disorder
Who needs balance when you can starve yourself on a fruit-only diet? Say goodbye to those pesky dress sizes and hello to Hollywood success! Thin is in, baby!’ chirps my friendly online adviser. In true teenage fashion, they sign off with an emoji of a watermelon, a star and a woman dancing. They’re just bursting with advice for a teenage…
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