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Whole foods — a bowl of oats, an apple, spinach and almonds — beside packaged ultra-processed snacks on a wooden table

Is it true foods with a short ingredient list are healthier? A nutrition expert explains

A short ingredient list is a popular sign of a 'healthy' food. A nutrition expert explains what it really tells you — and what to check instead.

Oatly oat drink cartons on a kitchen counter

Oatly ingredients are not a reason to panic

A dietitian examines Oatly's ingredient list, explains what rapeseed oil, phosphates and added vitamins do, and tackles the fear around "too many ingredients".

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Why are more young adults are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes & why it matters

Increasing numbers of young adults are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but what's causing this rise?

An array of junk food including a burger, fries, sweets and a fizzy drink

UK junk food advertising ban finally launches, but the fight is far from over

The UK's new junk food advertising ban takes effect, and whilst some are praising it, others are saying that it doesn't go far enough.

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