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China to fortify flour with iron
The Beijing government has put forward a proposal to fortify the country's flour supply with iron in a bid to combat anaemia, a deficiency of...
Western diet to blame for diabetes risk
Eating lots of red meat, dairy products and sweets - staples of the so-called western diet - may significantly increase the risk of developing type...
Curry does more than spice up your life
A recent study by the University of California shows that the turmeric contained in many curries may play a role in treating Alzheimer's disease. But...
Yoghurt bugs to help hayfever sufferers?
Researchers in New Zealand are hoping that friendly bacilli similar to those found in yoghurts will be able to help relieve the suffering of those...
Antioxidants in broccoli provide long-term protection
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...
Omega-3 from meat: it's all in the balance
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...
Kava Kava pulled from Irish market amid safety fears
The popular calming herbal remedy Kava Kava has been withdrawn from the Irish market over concerns that it may cause liver damage, reports the Irish...
New drug could cut obesity
A new drug which appears to cut fat consumption could be the latest potential treatment for obesity, if trials in rats are found to be...
Calcium shown to be stroke risk
Calcium in the arteries has long been known to be a potential cause of heart attacks, but until now there was no evidence to suggest...
Toxin in certain foods could cause testicular cancer
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...
Gates Foundation funds red algae research
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the charitable organisation set up by the founder of the giant Microsoft computer empire, has given $20 million to...
Vitamin combo is potent cancer basher
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...
Antioxidants to fight cataracts
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...
US to fund research into vitamins and kids
The US Congress has approved the funding for new research into the effects of giving American school children a daily multivitamin supplement. The $500,000 funding...
Herbal supplements and women's health
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...
Tea's phenol levels identified
Levels of total phenols, catechins and caffeine in teas commonly consumed in the UK have been identified by scientists at the University of Leeds, UK....
Drug helps glycaemic control, study shows
The oral anti-diabetic drug (OAD) repaglinide tablets can help improve glycaemic control - the amount of glucose in the blood - according to new research...
Red clover tested for oestrogenic activity
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...
Vitamins useless for cold-fighting smokers
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...
Echinacea may cause adverse reactions
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...
Green tea is anti-inflammatory agent
New research may provide an explanation for the anti-inflammatory properties often accredited to green tea, reports Reuters Health. Studies on animals and other laboratory research...
Moderate drinking helps keep you sane
Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol can help lower the chances of developing dementia, Dutch scientists said on Friday. Whether it is wine, beer or whisky,...
Dietary supplements can help dyslexia sufferers
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...
Women told diet is fine, but steer clear of alcohol
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...
Fatty acids can heal painful inflammation
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...
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