Yes, bacteria can accumulate on tea towels. But most of the bacteria the researchers found are not responsible for food poisoning or other gastrointestinal symptoms.
There still isn’t clear research showing company tax cuts will increase employment or wages.
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Comparing companies that receive a tax cut with those that don’t isn’t the right methodology to conclude that tax cuts create more employment or higher wages.
Media reports have linked baby wipes to childhood allergies but there is no cause for concern.
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Reports that a study found baby wipes to be a contributor to childhood allergies were plain wrong. The study didn’t test baby wipes, and was done in mice.
Pasta has a low glycaemic index.
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A recent study was reported to have found that eating pasta wouldn’t make you put on weight, This is actually true, so long as you’re following a low GI diet.
The researchers looked at cancer occurrence in those exposed to higher intakes of ultra-processed foods, compared to lower intakes.
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The study showed that every 10% increase in consumption of ultra-processed food was linked to a 12% increase in developing some types of cancers. But it didn’t show the processed food caused cancers.
There is a link, but there may be other reasons why people with heart failure drink less coffee.
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A new study has been found that television viewing increases your risk of dying from an inflammatory-related condition like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. But it’s more complicated than that.
The study looked at helping redheads to tan and protect them from the sun. But the redheads were mice, not humans.
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A US study into whether a new drug can give us a tan without going into the sun generated headlines around the world. Here’s what the study really says.
Heavy alcohol consumption over ten years or more can cause significant brain function problems. But what about casual drinking?
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New research shows an association between moderate drinking and long-term brain impairment. But there are a few reasons to be cautious about these findings.
There’s more to ageing than wrinkles and crow’s feet.
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A study was reported to show caffeine protects older women from dementia. But looking closer at the research, we can’t truly claim coffee was the reason some of the women had a lower risk of dementia.
We want to ensure we are not setting insurmountable physical activity recommendations.
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Recent reports claiming we need to do five times more exercise than we previously thought are incorrect. Current physical activity guidelines are enough to achieve health benefits.
The use of paracetamol in pregnancy is low risk.
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A recent study claims most people with melanoma don’t have many moles or any atypical moles. But exploring the study in depth shows these conclusions don’t have a strong foundation.
You won’t be able to rely on this study to justify your chocolate binges.
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Everyone loves a study that turns one of our favourite vices into a health benefit. Before you reach for a Mars bar or a Dairy Milk, let’s take a step back.