Thousands of UK birth defects ’caused by failure to fortify flour with folic acid’

Fortification of flour with folic acid is not mandatory in the UK, which has resulted in more than 2,000 avoidable cases of neural tube defects in the country since 1998.

Face cream ingredient found to mimic life-extending effects of a calorie restriction diet in worms

A commonly used skin care ingredient is one of several newly identified compounds that can mimic the life-extending effect of a starvation diet, new University of Liverpool research has revealed.

Drugging the microbiome may treat heart disease

A first-of-a-kind drug that interferes with the metabolic activity of gut microbes could one day treat heart disease in humans, according to a mouse study published in Cell.

Chewing slowly helps prevent excessive weight gain in children

Waiting 30 seconds in between bites of food allows children to realize they’re no longer hungry before they overeat–preventing excessive weight gain.

FDA takes action against Vermont dairy farm for illegally administering drugs to cattle

The U.S. Department of Justice entered a consent decree of permanent injunction in the District of Vermont against the Correia Family Limited Partnership, doing business as Wynsum Holsteins, a…

Children’s ability to detect sugar varies widely

Everyone knows that children love sweets, but ever wonder why some kids seem to want more sugary food than others? It could be because they need more sugar to get that same sweet taste.

Could cartoon characters encourage preschoolers to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables?

Cartoon characters are often used to market so-called junk food to children.

Another ‘whey’ to improve your health in the New Year?

Adding calcium, Vitamin D and prebiotic dietary fibre to a beverage made of whey can have huge health benefits for those who drink it, team of Lithuanian scientists has discovered.

Can pomegranates reduce heart disease risk?

A new study assessing the antioxidant effects of pomegranate extract on cardiovascular risk factors and muscle function showed reductions in blood pressure and some atheroprotective benefits, but…

Low levels of vitamin D may increase risk of stress fractures in active individuals

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in ensuring appropriate bone density. Active individuals who enjoy participating in higher impact activities may need to maintain higher vitamin D levels to reduce…

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