Vitamin D: ‘no clear evidence of health benefits,’ say researchers

The role of vitamin D on health is a cloudy subject. Although many studies have hailed the vitamin for its beneficial effects on medical conditions, such as autoimmune disorders, heart disease and even cancer, other research has suggested otherwise. Now, two new studies published in the BMJ indicate there is no clear evidence that vitamin D is beneficial for certain health problems.

Food poverty in the UK "has all the signs of a public health emergency," warn experts

Food poverty in the UK “has all the signs of a public health emergency,” warn experts in a letter to The BMJ.David Taylor-Robinson from the University of Liverpool, and colleagues show that the number of malnutrition related admissions to hospital in England has doubled since 2008-09.

Lifestyle changes ‘could reduce risk’ of pregnancy complications

Researchers say they have identified a number of lifestyle factors that could be modified in order for a woman to have a healthy pregnancy. This is according to a study published in the BMJ.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are around 6 million pregnancies in the US every year.

Fish Oils Reduce Risk Of Breast Cancer

Consuming fish oils can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study published in the BMJ. The researchers reviewed 21 different independent prospective cohort studies, they found that a high intake of fish and marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids was associated with a 14 percent reduced risk of breast cancer…

Less Salt and More Potassium Reduce Risk Of Stroke

Less salt and more potassium in a person’s diet can lower blood pressure and the risk of stroke. Making these simple changes can save millions of lives each year, according to new studies published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ)…

Giving Up Sugar Has A Small But Significant Impact On Body Weight

Decreasing sugar consumption has a small but meaningful impact on body weight in adults. The finding, published online in the BMJ, established that although the impact is somewhat small (an average of 0…

Black Tea Lowers Type 2 Diabetes Risk Rates

Countries with high black tea consumption have lower type 2 diabetes rates, compared to other nations, researchers reported in BMJ Open today. The authors carried out a mathematical analysis of data from fifty different nations

Dark Chocolate May Reduce Cardiovascular Events

Good news for chocolate lovers! Eating dark chocolate on a daily basis can reduce cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes in people with metabolic syndrome, i.e. a combination of factors that increase the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. The study was published in British Medical Journal (BMJ) today…

Eating Foods Fried In Olive Or Sunflower Oil Not Tied To Heart Disease Or Earlier Death, BMJ Study

In a new study published in BMJ on Tuesday, researchers find that consuming fried food is not linked to heart disease or earlier death, as long as the frying is done in in olive or sunflower oil…

Fibre, Whole Grains, Linked To Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk

Following a diet high in fibre, particularly from whole grains and cereals like brown rice and oats, is linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer, according to researchers in Britain and The Netherlands who pooled all available published evidence, covering nearly 2 million people. They write about their findings in a study published online in the BMJ on 10 November…

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