Clearer labels needed on drugs containing animal products
Patients with specific dietary restrictions may be unwittingly taking medicines containing animal products, suggests an article published on bmj.com.Dr Kinesh Patel and Dr Kate Tatham say most medications prescribed in primary care contain animal derived products and it is unclear whether they are suitable for vegetarians.
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Eating and sleeping well hold keys to a longer life
Good sleep patterns can help men live longer – but women will only benefit if they also have a diverse diet, a new study shows.The Monash University-led collaborative study found that women who ate a varied diet that included sources rich in vitamin B6 could still live long lives despite poor sleep habits.
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High sodium intake correlates with obesity, inflammation
Most adolescents consume as much salt as adults – some more than twice the recommended daily allowance – and that high sodium intake correlates with fatness and inflammation regardless of how many calories they consume, researchers report.
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