Low vitamin D levels associated with IBS

People with IBS have been found to have low levels of vitamin D, and those who have taken a supplement have found that it helped to improve their condition.

Candy games stimulate appetite

At least once a week, two thirds of all children of primary-school age will play an internet game that was created to draw attention to a brand.

IU researchers find magnesium intake may be beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer

Indiana University researchers have found that magnesium intake may be beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer.

Butter vs. Margarine: Which Is Healthiest?

Learn about the differences between margarine and butter, the types of fat they can contain and which of the two might be the healthiest choice for you.

Less sleep, more food and drink?

People who sleep less spend more time eating and drinking while doing another activity – such as watching television – increasing the risk of obesity.

Bacterium carrying a cloned Bt-gene could help millions infected with roundworms

Intestinal nematodes and roundworms infect more than one billion people worldwide.

Study provides more evidence that coffee may reduce mortality

Drinking four to five cups of coffee daily – even the decaffeinated kind – could lower risk of death from a number of causes, including heart disease and diabetes, say researchers.

Top risk factors for child undernutrition in India identified

In India, nearly 40% of all children are stunted–of extremely low height for their age–and nearly 30% are underweight.

Fish oil helps transform fat cells from storage to burning

Researchers have found that fish oil transforms fat-storage cells into fat-burning cells, which may reduce weight gain in middle age.

Can cocoa help kidney patients?

Cocoa flavinols are known to have a beneficial effect on the circulatory system; it seems they could help patients with kidney failure, often linked to cardiovascular problems.

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