Prebiotics could help treat exercise-induced asthma

A prebiotic called B-GOS improved lung function and reduced blood markers of airway inflammation in people with exercise-induced asthma, say researchers.

Intriguing link between vitamin D and birth control uncovered

Study finds that stopping estrogen contraceptives causes a drop in vitamin D levels. The findings have implications for bone health during pregnancy.

Clasado’s Bimuno (B-GOS) demonstrates significant efficacy in the reduction of exercise-induced asthma in clinical study

Clasado Biosciences Limited, the producers and suppliers of Bimuno(R) (B-GOS), a unique patented trans-galactooligosaccharide complex, has announced the publication of results for the latest…

Soy may prevent diabetes, heart disease for women with PCOS

Soy isoflavone supplements may help protect women with polycystic ovary syndrome against diabetes and heart disease, says new study.

Cardiac complications from energy drinks? Case report adds new evidence

The high levels of caffeine in energy drinks may lead to cardiac complications, suggests a case report in the July/August Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society…

In the raw: To cook or not to cook?

The raw food diet has gained popularity in recent years. What does it involve, is it really worthwhile, and how can we know? Find out more about going raw.

Researchers develop new framework for human nutrition

Existing models for measuring health impacts of the human diet are limiting our capacity to solve obesity and its related health problems, claim two of the world’s leading nutritional scientists in…

Worldwide obesity: Meat protein has as much effect as sugar

Global obesity affects more than 600 million adults over the age of 18 years.

Omega-3 improves heart damage, function after heart attack

Taking a high dose of omega-3 fatty acids every day may reduce heart muscle scarring and improve heart function following a heart attack, say researchers.

Does eating meat increase risk of death?

Eating animal protein increases risk of death, whereas eating plant-based protein is linked to a lower risk of death, suggests a new study.

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