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Researchers develop cocktail of bacteria that eradicates Clostridium difficile
Rowett scientist Professor Harry Flint and his team are part of a research collaboration which has identified a combination of six naturally occurring bacteria that eradicate a highly contagious form of Clostridium difficile, an infectious bacterium associated with many hospital deaths.
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Understanding Eating Behaviour
An Aberdeen psychologist will explore the social, cultural and emotional pressures that shape our eating behaviour and help the audience to determine what type of eater they are in a free public lecture.
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Skill set key to sticking to a healthy diet
The ability to stick to a diet is linked to how efficient you are in a group of mental processes - according to research by University of Aberdeen scientists, presented today at the British Science Festival.
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Does a high fat diet damage your brain?
Eating a high fat diet can impair the function of the part of the brain that controls appetite and energy expenditure which in turn dictates our weight. That is the finding shared today (Friday, September 7) at the British Science Festival by scientists at the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute...
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Should food addiction be classified in similar terms as drug or alcohol addiction?
Scientists investigate whether food addiction should be classed as a mental disorder.
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Study into feel full foods to tackle obesity epidemic
University of Aberdeen nutritionists are developing and testing new foods with satiating qualities to help control appetite, manage weight and combat obesity. Their work, which is part of a major collaborative 6 milllion pounds EU-funded project, was discussed at the British Science Festival today Wednesday September 5.
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Balanced diet needed to help protect against cancer
A diet with foods rich in fibre and vitamin C could help protect against bowel cancer.
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Tasty Events at the British Science Festival
The British Science Festival, being hosted in Aberdeen this year, is nearly upon us and there are plenty of food-themed events to get your teeth into.
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Safe sun advice may help to raise vitamin D in Scottish mums-to-be
Too many women in Scotland are failing to follow current advice on vitamin D supplement use in pregnancy. This is leading to very low levels in some mothers and newborns, particularly in the winter months, and the problem is greatest in mothers from the poorest areas.
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Food scientists prepare to take Royal Highland Show by storm
Too many cooks may spoil the broth but when food science experts from the University of Aberdeen descend on this years Royal Highland Show (RHS), audiences can look forward to added entertainment, extra bite and a better understanding of their food and diet.