Antioxidants may speed up lung cancer progression

Numerous studies have shown that antioxidants may halt cancer progression.

Study illuminates how humans digest fibre

New insight into how gut bacteria digest fibre could lead to advances in areas as diverse as health and environmentally-friendly biofuels.Fibre is an essential part of a healthful diet, but our ability to benefit from it is entirely dependent the bacteria living in our intestines.

What are the health benefits of asparagus?

Asparagus is considered to be one of the delicacies of the vegetable world. The spring vegetable is well known for its unique and strong savory taste.There are various different varieties of asparagus, including British and American varieties (which are green), French asparagus (which is purple), and Spanish and Dutch asparagus (which is white).

Metabolic syndrome linked to poor breakfast habits in childhood

Researchers in Sweden report a link between incidence of metabolic syndrome in adults and the kind of breakfasts those adults ate as children.There is a lot of evidence that breakfast really is “the most important meal of the day.

Caffeine is the most widely used drug, but little is known about helping those who depend on it

“I’m a zombie without my morning coffee.” “My blood type is Diet Coke.” “Caffeine isn’t a drug, it’s a vitamin.” Most people make jokes like these about needing a daily boost from their favorite caffeinated beverage – whether first thing in the morning or to prevent the after-lunch slump.