Iron supplementation among children living in malaria-endemic area does not result in increased incidence of malaria

Children in a malaria-endemic community in Ghana who received a micronutrient powder with iron did not have an increased incidence of malaria, according to a study in the September 4 issue of JAMA. Previous research has suggested that iron supplementation for children with iron deficiency in malaria-endemic areas may increase the risk of malaria…

New Bowel Cancer Risk Factor: High Intake Of Sugary Foods

Sugary snacks increase the risk of bowel cancer, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention. It is the first study of its kind to find a positive link between bowel cancer and high sugar and fat diets…

Too Much Sugar Can Cause Heart Failure

Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), have revealed that consuming too much sugar can greatly increase the risk of heart failure…

Low Levels of Vitamin D Linked To Heart Disease

Low levels of Vitamin D may increase the risk of heart attack and early death, according to a study from the University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital…

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…

Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Attack Risk

An analysis of data on nearly 24,000 people followed for over a decade suggests taking calcium supplements may increase the risk of having a heart attack…

Soy-Based Natural S-Equol And SE5-OH Supplement Containing Natural S-Equol For Menopause Did Not Increase Risk Of Estrogen Sensitive Breast Cancer

Consuming the soy germ-based compound Natural S-equol and the supplement SE5-OH containing Natural S-equol did not increase the risk of estrogen-sensitive breast cancer, according to a study in the September issue of the peer-reviewed journal Food and Chemical Toxicology…

Study Adds Weight To Link Between Calcium Supplements And Heart Problems

New research published on bmj.com today adds to mounting evidence that calcium supplements increase the risk of cardiovascular events, particularly heart attacks, in older women. The findings suggest that their use in managing osteoporosis should be re-assessed.

Poor Eating Habits Can Cause Depression

Researchers from the universities of Navarra and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have demonstrated that the ingestion of trans-fats and saturated fats increase the risk of suffering depression, and that olive oil, on the other hand, protects against this mental illness…

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