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Diet in early life is crucial to how we cope with the ageing process, suggests an animal study out this week. A poor diet leads to lower levels of antioxidants, the nutrients which fight free radicals causing us to age.
Men who take large doses of zinc in supplements could be at increased risk of prostate cancer, finds a study by researchers at the US National Cancer Institute. The risk was only seen however at levels far above those set by most national food agencies.
One of the world's largest soy producers could soon legalise the use of controversial gene-modified soybeans after a five year ban.
Global branded food manufacturer Kraft Foods says it will cap portion sizes and include the nutritional value of its foods through all markets, to help curb the rise in obesity.