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Research Briefs (5)

‘Pine mouth’ remains a mystery

Thousands of people have experienced disturbances in taste after eating pine nuts, but the cause remains unknown. A bitter…

Spoon fed babies may end up fatter

What is seen as a staple food for many babies may be detrimental as researchers have found that babies who were spoon fed…

You are what you think you eat

A person’s state of mind may influence how physically satisfied they feel after a meal and how likely they are to consume…

Tax sugary drinks to reduce demand

Taxing sugary drinks could reduce the amount consumed by almost a quarter, according to an America study. Yale University…