Leading Children’s Medic Backs National Vitamin D Drive

One of the country’s leading experts in the problems of vitamin D deficiency says more needs to be done to prevent the recent resurgence of childhood rickets, ahead of a major awareness campaign…

Abundant Food Preservative May Slow Or Eliminate Tumor Growth

A common food preservative, known as Nisin, may decrease or eliminate the growth of squamous cell head or neck cancers, according to a new University of Michigan study.

Researchers Publish First-Ever Omega-3 Study On A Population At The "Top Of Its Cognitive Game"

While Omega-3 essential fatty acids – found in foods like wild fish and grass-fed livestock – are necessary for human body functioning, their effects on the working memory of healthy young adults have not been studied until now…

Resveratrol Does Not Benefit Healthy Women

Although a red wine ingredient, known as resveratrol, has been known to reduce the risk of heart disease, improve insulin sensitivity, and increase longevity, these benefits are not seen in healthy women. The finding, published in Cell Metabolism, came from a team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St…

Pica And Geophagy: Unearthing A Hidden Dietary Behavior

Though it was identified as a disorder as early as the 14th century, pica, or the eating of non-food items, has for years believed to be all but non-existent in a few corners of the globe – a 2006 study that reviewed research on pica found just four regions – the South of South America, Japan, Korea and Madagascar – where the behavior had never been observed…

Dietary And Herbal Supplements Could Interfere With Prescription Drugs

Certain herb and dietary supplements (HDS) can produce potentially dangerous drug interference, especially among people taking medication for cardiovascular or nervous system issues. These findings are part of an extensive new research review published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice. The research team analyzed 54 review articles and 31 original studies…

Heart Problems Associated With Diabetes Likely Worsened By Crusty Foods

A University of Illinois study suggests avoiding cooking methods that produce the kind of crusty bits you’d find on a grilled hamburger, especially if you have diabetes and know you’re at increased risk for cardiovascular disease because of your diagnosis…

Legumes Help Improve Glycemic Control And Lower Heart Disease Risk

Eating plenty of beans, lentils, chickpeas and other legumes helps improve glycemic control and reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease in patients with diabetes type 2, researchers from the University of Toronto reported in Archives of Internal Medicine after carrying out a randomized, controlled trial…

The Importance Of Vitamin And Mineral Supplementation After Bariatric Surgery

Non-compliance with vitamin and mineral supplementation protocols after bariatric surgery could lead to nutritional deficiencies and related health complications, such as heart damage, according to two separate case reports unveiled at the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) 77th Annual Scientific meeting in Las Vegas…

Odds Of Successful Aging Significantly Increased By Healthy Behaviors In Midlife

Engaging in a combination of healthy behaviours, such as not smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, exercise, and eating fruits and vegetables daily makes it significantly more likely people will stay healthy as they age, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)…

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