Despite previous warnings, the latest research suggests that
pregnant women can maintain a moderate caffeine intake without
raising the chances of low birth-weight.
Caffeine negates the effects of the controversial sports
supplement, creatine, according to research carried out by
scientists from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, in Belgium.
A diet rich in soy that reduced pain and swelling in rats could one
day be used by humans to manage chronic pain in diseases such as
cancer, according to recent research.
Higher cholesterol levels are not only bad for the heart and blood
vessels, they increase the risk of cognitive impairment, the
precursor to Alzheimer's disease, according to a study of elderly
women by UCSF researchers.
It appears that the research is true - giving vitamins to children
can help improve their performance at school. This at least is the
claim of The Healthy Foundation, which runs a vitamin
supplementation programme called Vitamin Relief...
People who have a parent or sibling with colon cancer can markedly
reduce their own chances of developing the disease by taking a
daily multivitamin that includes folic acid and limiting their
intake of alcohol, according to a new...
Folic acid has received a lot of positive press in recent weeks,
and the benefits of the B vitamin continue to hit the headlines. In
Canada, the government has just launched a major campaign promoting
its effects in combating birth...
Research suggesting that teenagers who use herbal products are more
likely to go on to use drugs such as cigarettes, alcohol and
narcotics has met with an angry response from the herbal products
industry.
Just because most of the evidence supports the benefits of
quercetin as an antioxidant does not mean that research into its
potentially harmful aspects should be dismissed.
Women who take oestrogen may decrease their risk of developing
atherosclerosis - the progressive narrowing and hardening of the
arteries - according to new research published in the March issue
of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology...
Much is known about the health benefits of prebiotics as food
ingredients, but recent research in the US has shown that, despite
our extensive knowledge base, we have just scratched the surface.
Teenagers who use herbal products are more likely to move on to
more harmful drugs such as cigarettes, alcohol and narcotics,
according to a paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society
for Adolescent Medicine in the US.
A nutrient which food manufacturers claim can help prevent cancer
may also increase the risk of cancer, according to research from
the University of Wageningen in the Netherlands.
Many people find that a swift drink can help them relax and wind
down from the stresses of life. Now, new research from the US has
found evidence to suggest that moderate alcohol consumption can
have a beneficial effect on blood pressure...
A combination of vitamin C, L-lysine, L-proline and a polyphenol
fraction of green tea is highly effective in preventing the spread
of cancer cells, according to new research.
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), a hormone found in the intestine,
could prove to be an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes,
according to a study in The Lancet.
American pharmacy students are startlingly unaware of the benefits
of folic acid, according to a three-year study carried out by
researchers at Midwestern University.
The Internet is a mine of information on almost any subject under
the sun, but it has never been truly convincing as a source of
useful information on health matters. But researchers from Italy
have discovered that the situation has...
The catechins found in green tea may benefit arthritis patients by
reducing the degradation of cartilage, according to an in vitro
study conducted at the University of Sheffield Medical School in
the UK.
Daily calcium supplementation can significantly affect the
development of optimum bone mass in teenaged girls, according to
research presented this week at the Fifth International Symposium:
Clinical Advances in Osteoporosis.
A new type of durum wheat allows bakers to make bread without the
need for fatty shortening agents. Good news for those wanting to
shed a few kilos without cutting out the odd sandwich.
There is yet more evidence this week that the holy grail of
over-eaters - a pill which can help them lose weight - may yet
become a reality. Researchers from the University of Dundee in
Scotland have discovered how the body burns...
Coffee has had a lot of press recently, both good and bad. The
latest research puts it firmly in the good camp, with Italian
scientists discovering that coffee can help prevent some forms of
tooth decay.
New evidence unveiled this week at the annual meeting of the
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows that
children with food allergies are not consuming the recommended
number of servings of vital foods. In particular,...
A major new survey of supplement users in the US carried out by
ConsumerLab.com has highlighted some interesting facts - not least
that many supplement users are afraid of the safety and possible
side effects of prescription drug...
Eating tomatoes or tomato products on a regular basis can help
combat the risk of prostate cancer, according to new research
released this week. But the evidence remained inconclusive as to
whether it was the only the lycopene in...
Heart disease patients who stop using cholesterol-lowering drugs
while they are hospitalised for chest pain are trebling their risk
of death or heart attack, according to research in the rapid access
publication of Circulation: Journal...
People with food allergies depend heavily on the information
provided on food labels to protect them from potentially fatal
attacks, but new research shows that there is a still a long way to
go before the level of information provided...
A mouse that was genetically genetically altered to get fat,
remained slim and trim thanks to the removal of a particular gene,
according to researchers in the US.
Recent research from Belgium shows that supplementing a lipid
emulsion containing medium-chain triglycerides with vitamin E is
more effective than conventional long-chain triglyceride emulsion.
Folic acid could play an essential role in protecting the brain
against Alzheimer's disease and other degenerative disorders,
according to a study by scientists at the National Institute on
Aging. A study carried out on mice...
An experimental drug called NN2211 has been shown to suppress
appetite and promote weight loss in monkeys, findings which are
being hailed as a significant step forward in the ongoing search
for an anti-fat pill.
Persuading children to eat healthily may not be as difficult as was
once feared. New research from the Institute of Grocery
Distribution (IGD) in the UK has shown that children as young as
seven are aware of the need for a balanced...
Yesterday we reported on new evidence supporting the claim that the
antioxidant properties of tea can be good for maintaining blood
flow, but research presented at the same Nutrition Week conference
shows that these properties vary...
Eating lots of processed meat can increase the risk of type II
diabetes by around 50 per cent in men, according to a study
published in the journal Diabetes Care.
A natural substance which fights the fungus that harms foods such
as grapes, mulberries, peanuts and beansprouts may help prevent
cancer, according to a study published in the British Journal of
Cancer this week.
Researchers...
Drugs more commonly used to treat depression and to help people
stop smoking can also lead to significant weight loss among obese
patients, according to the results of a study funded by drug maker
GlaxoSmithKline and presented at...
British school children with learning difficulties are taking part
in a major trial to see if plant and fish extracts can help raise
their learning and concentration levels.
Little-known vitamins present in orange, red, green and yellow
fruit and vegetables can help improve lung health, according to
recent research from the University at Buffalo in the US.
Researchers in the US have successfully used the hormone leptin to
treat patients suffering from lipodystrophy, a rare and
difficult-to-treat disorder that shares some of thecharacteristics
of typical type 2 diabetes.
Supplementing a diet with stabilised rice bran could help reduce
blood sugar levels in people suffering from type I and type II
diabetes, according to recent research from the US.
A recent report has found that weight control foods now make up
more than two per cent of food and drink sales worldwide. The
sector is growing, with sales increasing by about 25 per cent since
1996.
An American study has found that the daily intake of vitamin C has
an important role in preventing cataracts. Cataracts are present in
45 per cent of people older than 75 years, and their removal is the
most commonly performed surgical...