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ScienceDaily Nutrition Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain

Losing weight may involve rewiring the gut and the brain at the same time. In a study of obese adults, an intermittent fasting-sty...

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ScienceDaily Nutrition This tomato-soy juice reduced inflammation in just four weeks

A specially formulated tomato-soy juice packed with natural plant compounds may help calm inflammation linked to obesity, accordin...

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ScienceDaily Nutrition Vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies linked to chronic fatigue

Feeling constantly drained might not just be about poor sleep or working too hard. Researchers in Japan found that low levels of k...

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ScienceDaily Nutrition Scientists discover hidden gut-brain circuit that triggers protein cravings

When the body runs low on protein, the gut sends powerful signals to the brain that reshape cravings and push animals to seek esse...

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ScienceDaily Nutrition Scientists say guava juice could make iron supplements work better

Researchers found that drinking guava juice may significantly improve anemia by helping the body absorb iron more efficiently. In...

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ScienceDaily Nutrition New drug could finally stop deadly fatty liver disease

Scientists at UC San Diego have unveiled a potentially game-changing treatment for MASH, a severe fatty liver disease affecting mi...

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ScienceDaily Nutrition Scientists create supercharged vitamin K that helps the brain heal itself

Scientists in Japan have created powerful new vitamin K-based compounds that may help the brain regenerate lost neurons — a breakt...

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ScienceDaily Nutrition Scientists are raising new questions about vitamin B12 and cancer

Vitamin B12 has long been seen as a health hero, helping the body make red blood cells, repair DNA, and keep nerves functioning pr...

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ScienceDaily Nutrition Beet juice lowers blood pressure in older adults in just 2 weeks

Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice may do more than support heart health — it could actually reshape the bacteria living in the...

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ScienceDaily Nutrition Surprising research reveals why you shouldn't add bananas to your smoothies

Researchers found that adding bananas to berry smoothies can dramatically reduce the body’s ability to absorb healthy flavanols. T...

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Farmers Weekly Omnia’s operating profit jumps 28% on strong agriculture performance

Omnia Holdings delivered a stronger financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, underpinned by solid volume growth in...

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Farmers Weekly Stara targets South Africa with precision farming technology, tailored machinery

Brazilian agricultural machinery manufacturer Stara is strengthening its direct presence in South Africa, shifting from an importe...

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Farmers Weekly Tata Motors unveils its biggest line-up for sub-Saharan Africa

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors showcased 11 new vehicles, including buses, pickups, and electric trucks, at its Afric...

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Farmers Weekly How to effectively manage parasitic weeds in crop production

Parasitic weeds remain a major threat to crop production across Africa, particularly in grain-based systems. Prof Olubukola Oluran...

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Farmers Weekly Western Cape speeds up environmental approvals for flood repairs

The Western Cape government is working to make environmental approval processes more practical and responsive to agriculture’s nee...

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Farmers Weekly Regenerative agriculture is a business imperative

Regenerative agriculture was once primarily viewed as a sustainability conversation, but it is rapidly becoming a commercial neces...

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Farmers Weekly Quality standards key to unlocking global cannabis export markets

South Africa’s cannabis industry has a significant opportunity to establish itself as a competitive supplier to international mark...

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Farmers Weekly Agri competition offers young innovators a chance to go global

A new agricultural innovation competition is offering up-and-coming agripreneurs a chance to take their ideas from the farm gate t...

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Farmers Weekly A new boutique hotel puts an unlikely star in the spotlight

Sea Point’s Main Road is finally ready for its close-up. A new boutique hotel along Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard is helping trans...

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Farmers Weekly How to prepare your motorcycle for long-distance travel

Motorcycles operate in harsh, unpredictable environments, and even well-maintained machines can develop issues. Jedrie Harmse offe...

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Farmers Weekly Karan Beef restarts exports, with first shipment headed for Jordan

Karan Beef has resumed beef exports after more than a year of disruptions caused by foot-and-mouth disease, with its first contain...

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Farmers Weekly Agriculture central to climate change resilience and response

Climate change is placing growing pressure on South African agriculture, with industry representatives and government warning of i...

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Farmers Weekly Agbiz congress focuses on how collaboration can change the sector

The Agbiz Congress 2026, held in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, from 3 to 5 June, brought together leaders and stakeholders from across t...

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Farmers Weekly Big horns, bold ambitions: a North West farmer’s Ankole vision

When MJ Ernst climbs into his bakkie on a Sunday morning to check his cattle at Bona Bona, a family-owned game lodge and livestock...

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