A new study shows that a cancer-preventing compound found in
broccoli, first isolated a decade ago at John Hopkins University,
may prove to protect against a much broader spectrum of diseases
than previously thought.
Fish is well known as the principal source of omega-3 fatty acids
which can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and
arteriosclerosis. But new studies show that lean meat, fruit and
vegetables can also contain useful amounts...
The popular calming herbal remedy Kava Kava has been withdrawn from
the Irish market over concerns that it may cause liver damage,
reports the Irish Examiner.
A compound found in certain foods may be a cause of testicular
cancer in young men, according to new research published in this
month's Cancer Causes and Control journal.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the charitable
organisation set up by the founder of the giant Microsoft computer
empire, has given $20 million to a team of researchers
investigating whether Carraguard, a red algae gel, can...
A combination of vitamins C and E and betacarotene can help speed
up the death of lung cancer cells, according to new research by
scientists in India. A study conducted at New Delhi's All India
Institute of Medical sciences showed...
Age-related cataracts (ARC) are the leading cause of acquired
blindness in the US, but a new study published in the latest issue
of Ophthalmic Epidemiology shows that antioxidant supplements may
slow their progression.
This month sees the launch of the first International Symposium on
the Role of Botanicals in Women's Health, where the latest
scientific data demonstrating how botanical medicines can play a
critical role in maintaining women's...
Researchers at the University of Leeds have published information
on the levels of phenols, catechins and caffeine found in the most
popular teas consumed in the UK.
The oral anti-diabetic drug (OAD) repaglinide tablets can help
improve glycaemic control - the amount of glucose in the blood -
according to new research from Denmark.
New research from a team based at the University of Illinois at
Chicago has assessed the oestrogenic and anti-oestrogenic activity
of Trifolium pratense L, or red clover, extracts.
So-called cold fighting vitamins are ineffective among older men
who smoke, according to the findings of a new report. Researchers
from the University of Helsinki in Finland said they could find no
positive effects from vitamin C...
People using the herbal remedy echinacea to treat allergies may be
prone to adverse reactions, according to new research published in
the January issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Dutch scientists have unveiled research which shows that moderate
alcohol consumption can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and
other types of senility.
Children with symptoms of dyslexia and attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may behave better and find it easier
to think when their diets are supplemented with fatty acid,
according to new research from the UK.
Alcohol can be a major risk factor for breast cancer but a
'healthy' or 'western' diet does not seem to have any adverse
effect. These are the findings of a recent report in the journal
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers...
Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) can help improve
intestinal damage and inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis, a
chronic disease affecting the large intestine and rectum.
Medical officials in Thailand have found dangerous levels of
arsenic in popular herbal remedies used to treat nausea and
fainting symptoms, The Nation newspaper in Bangkok reported.
A new means of fighting diabetes could be just round the corner, if
a synthetic antioxidant which can delay and prevent the onset of
autoimmune diabetes in mice is found to be as successful in humans.
Drugs derived from marijuana are less effective than standard drugs
when it comes to curbing loss of appetite and weight in cancer
sufferers, according to the latest research by the Mayo Clinic and
the North Central Cancer Treatment...
Many nutritionists are unqualified fakes who could be putting
individuals at significant risk, according to a report in the UK's
Sunday Times newspaper.
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in the US on 11 September and
the subsequent anthrax attacks, a number of Internet sites have
begun offering remedies for anthrax and other bioterrorism threats.
However, almost all of these sites...
African-Americans suffering from diabetes should add lipid-lowering
drugs to their regimen, according to a study reported by members of
a research consortium in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Indian government has been accused of causing the deaths of
more than 20 children last year by wrongly administering doses of
vitamin A in a UNICEF-backed anti-blindness campaign.
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center in
the US are looking for volunteers to take part in a study to
determine whether prostate cancer can be effectively treated by
selenium and vitamin E.
Many food products intended for children in the UK are so
nutritionally poor that they should be forced to carry health
warnings, according to new report from organic food pioneer Lizzie
Vann.
The potential risks of using popular pick-me-up ephedra or Ma Huang
were highlighted again recently in a speech by Dr Richard A. Cytryn
of the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
(NJ-ACC).
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are normal sized at birth,
but often experience growth deficits and delayed development, which
may result from chronic under-nutrition, and in particular zinc
deficiency.
The benefits of a healthy diet and regular exercise have long been
promoted by the health industry, but new research presented to the
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research shows that a good
calcium intake and physical activity...
Vitamin C is known to have significant anti-cancer effects, but the
precise reason why has not always been clear. New research has
taken a further step towards discovering exactly why the vitamin
has such an effect, while at the same...
New research from Scandinavian Clinical Research in Norway shows
that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) can help reduce body fat in
humans. The research, published in The Journal of International
Medical Research (JIMR) is the fifth...
A new topical gel containing bexarotene, a form of vitamin A, is
undergoing clinical trials at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in
Philadelphia, to test its effect on parapsoriasis, a red, scaly
rash which can often be a precursor to skin...
Vitamin E could play a major role in prolonging life, according to
a report in the Harvard Health Letter. The publication focuses
primarily on the results from a study in Italy which emphasises
vitamin E's role as an antioxidant.
Certain combinations of food and nutrients can have a significant
effect on mood and behaviour, according to a new report from
Canadian researchers released earlier this week.
A new report published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology shows that short-term supplementation with vitamin E
can help relieve painful periods.
Consumers are always keen to find scientific evidence which tells
them that their favourite foods are good for them. Now, research by
Penn State university in the US seems to do just that.
Insufficient levels of vitamin C before and during pregnancy can
lead to a higher risk of a ruptured membrane and premature
delivery, according to research presented at last week's Society
for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual...
Ginkgo biloba is a popular natural supplement used by many elderly
people with epilepsy to help them improve their memory. But recent
research shows that it could also put them at risk of seizures.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition in the US has responded
angrily to a recent survey by in the journal JAMA which claimed
that the increased use of herbal supplements could lead to adverse
reactions with other drugs.
Nutritionists, government officials and educators from across the
US have joined forces to draw up a new action plan to combat one of
the country's leading health problems - calcium deficiency.
Mouse experiments suggest that folic acid deficiency could increase
the brain's susceptibility to Parkinson's disease, according to
scientists at the US National Institute on Aging.
The US-based Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)
has criticised what it claims is the over-emphasis on milk's
ability to build strong bones, prompting an angry response from
activist group, the Center for Consumer...
