Archives for October 7, 2009

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Red meat again linked to cancer risk: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of red meat may increase the risk of prostate cancer, with the meat’s heme iron content one of the possible culprits, says a new study from the US.

Study links liquorice to mental health problems

By Guy Montague-Jones

Children whose mothers ate excessive amounts of liquorice during pregnancy are more likely to perform poorly in tests and have behavioural problems, according to new research.