Breastfeeding’s benefits appear to extend beyond those for the infant as research indicates their mothers are less likely to suffer from hypertension after they reach menopause.
The origins, purity and the relatively low risk of contamination in plant melatonin have opened the door to its use as a nutraceutical compound, Spanish scientists suggest.
A recent NPR program on the subject of dietary supplements was a sign both of how far the industry has come in terms of recognition of its legitimacy and how far it has yet to go.
Are current guidelines on caffeine use in sport optimal for everyone? That's the question two sports nutritionists pose as they argue that genetic variation may well influence caffeine's performance-enhancing effects.
Health-conscious people will choose healthy foods anyway – but visual cues, rather than words, can help those who are less health-conscious to make better food choices, researchers say.
In the latest pairing between industry and academia, Evolve BioSystems and Kings College London collaborate in their efforts to improve gut health in Caesarean-section delivered infants.
Chinese investment into Australian health firms, including supplement manufacturers, will continue to grow as the country's healthcare system matures and the population ages, analysts from KPMG are forecasting.
