Sugar implicated in cardiovascular disease risk independent of weight gain

Researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago have uncovered evidence that sugar has a direct effect on risk factors for heart disease, and is likely to impact on blood pressure, independent…

Asthma: vitamin D supplements ‘do not improve symptoms or treatment’

Past research has indicated that vitamin D supplements improve treatment and reduce symptoms for patients with asthma, but a new study suggests this may not be the case.

Pediatric immune systems boosted by zinc supplementation

Zinc supplements reduce diarrhoea and other infections in malnourished children, and may prevent death, according to a new study published in The Cochrane Library.

Transgenic mice produce both omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids on carbohydrate diet

A transgenic mouse has been developed that synthesizes both the omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids within its tissues on a diet of carbohydrates or saturated fats. Significant evidence suggest that the ratio of dietary omega-6 to omega-3 has important implications for human health, further increasing interest in the development of foods rich in omega-3s.

What are the health benefits of pineapple?

Find out the potential health benefits of eating pineapple. Pineapple is a source of important vitamins and minerals such as thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, folate and potassium.

Potential food-based therapies for treating peanut and other food allergies

These days, more and more people seem to have food allergies, which can sometimes have life-threatening consequences.

Study questions health benefits attributed to red wine compound

Despite several previous studies stating the contrary, a new study suggests resveratrol – an antioxidant found in red wine – does not decreases chances of developing CVD or cancer.

Adding grapes to diet resulted in less activity-related pain in knee osteoarthritis

New research presented at the Experimental Biology conference in San Diego, California, suggests that regular grape consumption may help alleviate pain associated with symptomatic osteoarthritis of…

Reduced inflammation seen in diabetic patients on low-carbohydrate diet

A low-carbohydrate diet, but not a low-fat diet, reduces inflammation in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to research at Linkpping University in Sweden.

Stroke risk could be cut worldwide by increased consumption of fruits and vegetables

Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of stroke worldwide, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke.

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