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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
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