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Obese and overweight children at risk of iron deficiency
Children and young people who are overweight or obese are at significantly higher risk of iron deficiency, according to a study by nutritional scientists at the 映客直播.
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Assessing the impact of sweeteners on appetite
Replacing sugar with artificial and natural sweeteners in foods does not make people hungrier 鈥� and also helps to reduce blood sugar levels, a significant new study has found.聽
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Mandating indoor air quality for public buildings
An international group of experts are calling for indoor air quality standards to be introduced around the globe.
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Investment needed in African climate science
Africa needs long term investment in scientific infrastructure and science careers to allow the continent to adapt to climate change and its effect on weather systems.
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Social enterprise tackles food waste
Food waste campaigners are calling on Leeds residents and businesses to get on board with their free collection service which prevents household food waste from going to landfill.
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BBC Look North presenter inspires next generation
BBC presenter Amy Garcia has marked ten years hosting Look North by addressing the media professionals of the future.
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Blue plaque commemorates first trans conference
A blue plaque has been installed on campus to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the UK鈥檚 first ever trans conference.
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Placing schools at forefront of child poverty work
The government must form a national plan to tackle child poverty with schools and nurseries at the forefront, the authors of a new report say.
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Exploring African food challenges
Partners from across Africa gathered in Leeds for a week of research dedicated to tackling challenges in food systems and supply chains.
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Cancer deaths plummet in middle aged people
Fewer middle-aged people are dying from cancer in the UK than at any point over the last 25 years, new research shows.