Study finds vitamin D does not contribute to kidney stones

Increased vitamin D levels may prevent a wide range of diseases, according to recent studies. However, some previous studies led to a concern that vitamin D supplementation could increase an individual’s risk of developing kidney stones…

Regulatory balance for probiotics requested of the FDA

The U.S…

Protection against brain abnormalities provided by high serum omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid content

According to a new study, high long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid content in blood may lower the risk of small brain infarcts and other brain abnormalities in the elderly. The study was published in Journal of the American Heart Association…

New international practical reference guide: which probiotics for which lower GI symptoms?

Doctors, people with gastrointestinal (GI) problems as well as the general public are becoming increasingly aware of the probiotics in general. However, with the increasingly broad range of products, it is difficult to choose which probiotics might be useful for a specific GI problem…

Scientists hope new soy flour will reduce dementia risk

Scientists in Loughborough and Indonesia have developed a new soy-based flour product they hope will improve memory in older age and reduce the risk of dementia. The flour originates from tempe – a fermented soy-based product similar to tofu used widely in Asian cooking…

Researchers maximize broccoli’s cancer-fighting potential

Spraying a plant hormone on broccoli – already one of the planet’s most nutritious foods – boosts its cancer-fighting potential, and researchers say they have new insights on how that works. They published their findings, which could help scientists build an even better, more healthful broccoli, in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry…

In rare inherited disorder, gene mutation sheds light on protein’s role in brain development

Though worlds apart, four unrelated families have been united in a medical mystery over the source of a rare inherited disorder that results in their children being born with abnormal brain growth and severe functional impairments…

Infertility problems? Eating tips to boost fertility

Women who watch their weight and closely follow a Mediterranean-style diet high in vegetables, vegetable oils, fish and beans may increase their chance of becoming pregnant.

Understanding and managing non-coeliac gluten sensitivity: "We are all on a learning curve", says UK expert

The newly-emerged clinical syndrome non-coeliac gluten sensitivity continues to puzzle gastroenterologists and other medical professionals, as scientists and clinicians grapple to understand the condition and how best to manage it…

Food scientist creates citrus meatball recipe, improving nutritional quality without affecting taste

Many American diets fall short of meeting nutritional guidelines resulting in burgeoning obesity rates and health problems across the nation. Statistics show that most Americans consume only half of the daily recommended amount of dietary fiber…

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