Link between vitamin E and exposure to air pollution

A new study from King’s College London and the University of Nottingham has found an association between the amount of vitamin E in the body, exposure to particulate pollution and lung function.

Vitamin D levels predict survival chances for sick cats, study finds

Cats may hold vital clues about the health benefits of vitamin D, a study suggests.

Can diet and exercise prevent muscle loss in old age?

Scientists at the University of Southampton have shown that although some studies find diet can enhance the effects of exercise to prevent muscle loss in later life, current evidence about what…

New Harvard research finds walnuts may help slow colon cancer growth

A walnut-enriched diet may cause beneficial genetic changes in animal cancer cells, affecting inflammation, blood supply and growth of tumorsA walnut-enriched diet may cause beneficial genetic…

Extra nuts or oil with Mediterranean diet could protect memory

A new study suggests that supplementing the Mediterranean diet with extra helpings of mixed nuts or extra virgin olive oil was improved cognitive function in older adults.

Gender difference in vital cell count of HIV patients

Male HIV patients in rural South Africa reach the low immunity levels required to become eligible for antiretroviral treatment in less than half the time it takes for immunity levels to drop to…

First beef with the goodness of fish

Chinese scientists have reared beef rich in the beneficial fatty acids associated with fish oils.

Food industry achieved only baby steps to improve nutritional quality of foods advertised to kids

Industry self-regulation has been largely unsuccessful, according to new study in the American Journal of Preventive MedicineChildren are exposed to a considerable amount of televised food…

Mediterranean diet plus olive oil or nuts associated with improved cognitive function

Supplementing the plant-based Mediterranean diet with antioxidant-rich extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts was associated with improved cognitive function in a study of older adults in Spain but the authors warn more investigation is needed, according to a new article.

Soda and fruit juice are ‘biggest culprits in dental erosion’

In a large new study, participants who consumed the most fruit juices or soft drinks also had the most severe symptoms of tooth wear.

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