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It seems like only yesterday we could enjoy our toast and cereal in the morning without a care in the world. Not anymore. According to new research published in the The British Medical Journal (BMJ), eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) such as sugary cereals, ready meals and fizzy drinks has been linked to poor mental health and a greater risk of dying from heart issues.

They've become the dietary devil of our time, but are they all really as bad as we think? The experts explain the science

Ultra-processed foods have become the dietary devil of our time, but are they as bad as we think? Experts explain the science. It seems like only yesterday...

The maximum mix of heat and humidity a human body can survive is lower than previously thought.

Eyespots, the circular markings of contrasting colours found on the wings of many butterfly species, are used by these fluttering creatures to intimidate or distract predators. A team of scientists led by Professor Antónia Monteiro from the National