Walnut-rich diet may boost diabetic heart health

Daily consumption of walnuts, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, may improve the health of blood vessels, thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease, says a new study from Yale... Read

'Lumpy micro-rods' to enrich and structure food foams

Simple micro-rods made from food grade polymers can not only stabilise food foams, but also encapsulate bioactive ingredients for added value, suggests a new study supported by Unilever... Read

Low vitamin D again linked to higher mortality

Low blood levels of vitamin D have again been linked to lower survival in the elderly – a study which strengthens calls to confirm if vitamin D supplements could offer protection... Read

USDA invests in organics

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $19m in funding for organic agricultural research across the country as part of a drive toward a more sustainable supply of organic ingredients... Read

Clinical trials are EFSA's fool's gold

There's gold to be found in them health claims mountains, but prospectors from EFSA must be happy with the little chunks that add up to a lot, and stop searching for nuggets the size of your fist... Read

Salt reduction may also benefit bone health

Switching over to low-salt products may also benefit bone health by reducing calcium loss, suggests a new study from Australia... Read

Folic acid shows benefits for diabetic heart health

Supplements of folic acid may reverse the detrimental changes in blood vessel health associated with diabetes, according to results of a new mouse study from Hong Kong... Read

Processed food could have role in depression, says study

People reporting a high consumption of processed foods could be more likely to experience depression in middle age, says a new study that suggests food should play a greater role in preventing depressive disorders... Read

Gut bacteria link to breast cancer probed

A research project, funded by the US Department of Defense, is evaluating how microbial imbalances may impact diseases such as breast cancer... Read

Sugary foods could increase risk of high blood pressure: Study

High consumption of sugary foods and beverages could increase the risk of hypertension, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nephrology's Annual Meeting in San Diego last week... Read

Maternal folic acid, iron linked to better baby survival

Taking folic acid and iron supplements during pregnancy may reduce infant mortality up to age 7, suggests new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health... Read

New $30m study into the safety of BPA

Opening yet another chapter in the long running saga about the safety of Bisphenol A (BPA), the US National Institutes of Health is to launch a new $30m study into the safety of the chemical used in metal cans linings, many plastics bottles and sipper cups... Read

Folic acid and colon cancer: Some benefits and no harm

Supplements of folic acid may reduce the recurrence of colorectal cancer in people with low levels of the nutrient, but not people who already have adequate amounts, says a new study from Harvard... Read

Grants offered for keen young probiotics researchers

Companies active in the probiotics field are aiming to expand scientific knowledge of the relationship between probiotics, gastrointestinal microbiota and the body, with two new $50,000 research grants... Read

Collagen ingredient better than glucosamine for joint health?

A patented collagen ingredient may be twice as effective as glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health, according to results of randomized, double-blind study... Read

Inulin may offer low-sugar, tasty milk chocolate

Combining inulin with the bulking agent polydextrose may reduce the sugar and fat content of milk chocolate, without affecting consumer acceptance, suggests a new study... Read

Chewing gum may keep appetite at bay - study

Chewing gum can help to reduce calorie intake and burn up energy, claims a US study... Read

Mum's veggie-rich diet may protect baby from diabetes

Mothers-to-be should eat a vegetable-rich diet in order to protect their babies from type 1 diabetes, Swedish researchers report for the first time... Read

Soy isoflavones may slow bone loss for women

Supplementation with soy-germ derived isoflavones may reduce the loss of bone in postmenopausal women, according to results of a new study from the US... Read

Meat linked to increased diabetes risk: Meta-analysis

High intake of processed meat may increase the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by 40 per cent, according to a new meta-analysis from Norway and the US... Read

Pomegranate's prostate protection potential grows

The anti-prostate cancer effects of pomegranate and its extracts may be related to stopping an enzyme in the liver which processes environmental carcinogens, says a new study... Read