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World Service,2 mins

Can diet influence the onset of menopause?

World Update

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New research suggests that eating lots of refined pasta and rice could cause early menopause in women, while a diet high in oily fish could delay it. Paul Henley speaks to Professor Janet Cade, who co-authored a new study looking at the impact of diet on the menopause. (Picture: A woman eats spaghetti Credit: Getty Images)

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