Archives for October 7, 2009

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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.

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.