Can diet help with candida infections?

The candida diet involves avoiding foods that may promote the growth of Candida yeast in the body, such as sugars, gluten, and some dairy products. In this article, we look at how to follow this diet and whether it is effective.

What are the benefits of pickles?

Pickles are vegetables that people put in jars with brine. Fermented pickles can have a variety of health benefits, as they encourage the growth of good bacteria in the gut.

Vitamin D may help fight colorectal cancer

A recent study concludes that when a person takes vitamin D alongside standard chemotherapy, it might reduce the growth rate of colorectal cancer.

Turmeric, red grape, and apple compounds ‘starve’ prostate cancer cells

Researchers have found that a compound in apple peel can prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells when combined with turmeric or red grape compounds.

Soy shows promise as natural anti-microbial agent: Study

Soy isoflavones and peptides may inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens that cause food-borne illnesses, according to a new study from University of Guelph researchers.

Reducing cholesterol with food made from soybeans, amaranth

Scientists developed a supplement to maintain optimal health that contributes to the growth and development of children and adolescents.

Antioxidants essential for bird embryo growth

As children we are told the importance of eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, but now scientists have confirmed that antioxidants found in these food groups are essential for the growth of bird embryos.

400 IU Of Vitamin D Daily Is Sufficient For Infants

Babies should be given a daily dose of vitamin D of 400 IU (international units) to help them stay healthy, according to a new study in JAMA. Vitamin D is important for the growth of healthy bones and to prevent rickets, and it is particularly crucial that infants get enough of it during their first year life because their bones are growing very quickly…

Link Between High Dietary Fat, Cholesterol And Increased Risk Of Breast Cancer

Elevated fat and cholesterol levels found in a typical American-style diet play an important role in the growth and spread of breast cancer, say researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson. The study, published in the January issue of The American Journal of Pathology, examines the role of fat and cholesterol in breast cancer development using a mouse model…

High Dietary Fat, Cholesterol Linked To Increase Risk Of Prostate Cancer

Elevated fat and cholesterol levels found in a typical American-style diet plays an important role in the growth and spread of prostate cancer, say researchers at Thomas Jefferson University’s Kimmel Cancer Center. Their study, the first to show such an association, is published in the December issue of The American Journal of Pathology…

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