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Ultra-processed foods comprise a good chunk of the average UK person’s diet — with some research finding almost 57% of the average Brit’s total daily calorie intake comes from these kinds of foods. This is a problem, as these foods are increasingly being linked to numerous health issues — including metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases.
Not only that, but growing evidence shows that diets high in ultra-processed foods affect us on a cellular level – and may even change the way the immune system functions.
Although research on humans is limited, studies on mice have shown that ultra-processed foods (and many of the ingredients they contain) modulate the gut microbiome. This is important, as even minute changes to the gut microbiome can have a serious impact on the way the immune system functions — from weakening immune response to making it easier for harmful pathogens to enter into this carefully-balanced community of microorganisms.
Speaking of being mindful of the foods you eat, we take a look at how spicy is too spicy after Denmark banned Bulk Ramen noodles because of their chilli levels.
We also take a look at the mood of “ennui”, who has also debuted as a character in Pixar’s “Inside Out 2”
All the best.
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Heather Kroeker
Commissioning Editor, Health
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Ultra-processed foods have been linked to poor health in many ways.
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Samuel J. White, York St John University; Philippe B. Wilson, York St John University
Mouse studies have shown ultra-processed foods alter the gut microbiome – which has a major influence on proper immune function.
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Mark Lorch, University of Hull
Chillies only give the illusion of heat. Here’s why the Dane’s should chill out.
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Ennui is voiced by Adèle Exarchopoulos.
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Tina Kendall, Anglia Ruskin University
As a researcher of how boredom shapes social media use among young people, I was particularly intrigued by the character of Ennui.
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World
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Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham; Tetyana Malyarenko, National University Odesa Law Academy
Volodymyr Zelensky and his friends in the west are failing to get support from the rest of the world for their demand that Russia completely withdraw from Ukraine.
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Gregory Stiles, University of Sheffield; Hugo Dobson, University of Sheffield
The G7 still has a great deal of global clout. But there are signs this could be beginning to wane.
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George Gilbert, University of Southampton
An 82-metre column in the capital of imperial Russia commemorates Peter the Great’s victory in the Great Northern war and the establishment of the Russian empire.
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Sarah A. Son, University of Sheffield
A new documentary pokes fun at the regime and it’s leader, but are there risks to laughing at North Korea?
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Jostein Hauge, University of Cambridge
For the past half century, successive US governments have championed free trade. But do they practice what they preach?
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Politics + Society
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David Deacon, Loughborough University; David Smith, University of Leicester; Dominic Wring, Loughborough University
Politicians have not abandoned their interest in attracting mainstream media attention – and ideally, approval.
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Richard Sulley, University of Sheffield
The Green Party manifesto has climate action woven through it - here are the key policies that would reduce emissions and build climate resilience.
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Christopher Kirkland, York St John University; Thomas Lockwood, York St John University
Even marginal seats are really only contests between two parties. No wonder voters don’t feel enthusiastic.
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Simon Usherwood, The Open University
The absence of ideas about Britain’s direct neighbour and trading partner is only storing problems for the future.
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Aurelien Mondon, University of Bath
Making a ‘boring’ campaign more exciting, or just distracting from the issues that matter most?
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Arts + Culture
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Elisabeth Gernerd, De Montfort University
Like a supportive hug, stays provided fantastic bust and lower back support, while gently and comfortably shaping a woman’s torso.
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Lauren Colley, University of Nottingham
Our roads are full of potholes but at least they don’t smell of horse pee.
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Sarah A. Son, University of Sheffield
A new documentary pokes fun at the regime and it’s leader, but are there risks to laughing at North Korea?
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Business + Economy
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Nigel Driffield, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
Foreign ownership of British firms can often bring benefits.
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Costas Milas, University of Liverpool
Foreign investment is particularly sensitive to three things, according to new research.
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Steve Schifferes, City, University of London
Tax evasion crackdowns, efficiency savings and welfare cuts are easy political sells – but getting these measures to delivery large amounts of revenue is much more difficult.
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Environment
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Alexander Bowles, University of Bristol
Understanding the evolution of purple algae could help us to protect glaciers.
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Guglielmo Sonnino Sorisio, Cardiff University; Catherine Wilson, Cardiff University
Researchers say eel tiles offer conservationists a new fish passage solution that could slow down the population decrease of the European eel.
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Greg Muttitt, UCL; Fergus Green, UCL; Steve Pye, UCL
By pledging no new fossil fuel licenses, the UK Labour party could aid a new international norm.
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Health
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Olivia Thomas, Karolinska Institutet; Graham Taylor, University of Birmingham; Jill Brooks, University of Birmingham
Our study provides new insights into the way that immune cells which fight a common virus behave in people with MS.
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Dan Baumgardt, University of Bristol
There’s more to bad breath than just poor oral hygiene. Halitosis can also serve as a diagnostic tool for various health issues – and can even tell others if you’re on a diet.
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Ed Hutchinson, University of Glasgow
Unusual influenza viruses keep making headlines. A virologist explains how they decide if something is worth fretting about.
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Science + Technology
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Alexander Bowles, University of Bristol
Understanding the evolution of purple algae could help us to protect glaciers.
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Jacco van Loon, Keele University
There’s intense competition between the US and China to establish bases on the Moon.
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