An unhealthy diet can contribute to the development of eye diseases which lead to a loss of vision, University of Southampton research has revealed, indicating a potential new treatment route through which these cells could be rescued before diseases...
An extract of grape pomace, a solid byproduct of winemaking, has a “promising application [as an] antioxidant dietary fiber ingredient,” report researchers from Brazil.
Children diagnosed with autism, who took part in a faecal transplant procedure, found symptoms linked to the condition reduced by almost half, as the study also highlighted the long-term health benefits.
Researchers in Thailand fed mice with oligosaccharides extracted from pitaya, commonly known as dragon fruit. They found potential digestive health benefits, including a laxative effect.
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There is no link between dietary intake of minerals and the onset in later life of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a US study that plays down the role of zinc and iron deficiencies.
Increasing the consumption of fermentable carbohydrates and protein to improve gut function may be the answer to boosting nutritional health and cutting malnourishment around the world, according to academics from Imperial College London.
A systematic review and meta-analysis has demonstrated that dietary mobile apps are effective at improving nutrition in adults with chronic diseases, especially where the aim is for weight loss.
Oral supplementation with vitamin C at an average dose of two grams per day could significantly cut the length of time of stays in intensive care units, according to a new meta-analysis of clinical trial data.
A four week ketogenic diet shifted energy metabolism in male CrossFit trained athletes, but had a more muted effect on females, a recent study has found.
UK, German, Spanish and Dutch consumers appear unable to differentiate between a nutrition claim and a health claim in a study that calls for improvements in communicating the benefits of healthier food choices.
