Researchers reveal how breast milk protects against severe intestinal disease in preterm infants

Johns Hopkins researchers have found breast milk protects preterm babies against an intestinal disease called necrotizing enterocolitis, thanks to a protein called EGF.

Coffee ‘could halve breast cancer recurrence’ in tamoxifen-treated patients

Consuming at least two cups of coffee a day could halve the risk of recurrence in patients diagnosed with breast cancer who are treated with tamoxifen, according to a new study.

Researchers formulate new yogurts with high protein content and higher satiating capacity

Researchers of the Universitat Politècnica de València and the Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (IATA) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) have obtained in the…

More detailed findings confirm that coffee protects against breast cancer recurrence

A number of research studies have shown that coffee helps to protect against breast cancer.

Immune system protein regulates sensitivity to bitter taste

The bitter taste of illnessNew research from the Monell Center reveals that tumor necrosis factor (TNF), an immune system regulatory protein that promotes inflammation, also helps regulate…

Vitamin D deficiency common in patients with lung disease

A new study from Korea has uncovered a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as a significant relationship between vitamin…

‘Sugar and carbs are the obesity culprits, not lack of exercise’

While exercise is good for health, including reducing heart and cancer risks, it does little to counter obesity, say experts, who emphasize dietary choice is the important factor.

Eating yogurt regularly does not improve health, quality of life

Researchers have claimed that eating yogurt every day is not associated with any significant improvements in health-related quality of life, be they physical or mental.

Experts agree on research priorities for improving the management of acute malnutrition in infants aged less than six months

The key priorities for the infant…

Animal study shows why long-time consumption of soyfoods reduces breast cancer recurrence

Women diagnosed with breast cancer are often told not to eat soyfoods or soy-based supplements because they can interfere with anti-estrogen treatment.

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