Endurance runners cannot rely on electrolyte supplements to keep essential sodium levels in balance, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and their collaborators.
A taurine-based food supplement might halt progression of an eye disease and address a cardiac condition by compensating for the amino acid’s deficiency as a result of a gene mutation.
Women with poor overall sleep quality consume higher amounts of added sugars associated with obesity and diabetes, according to a new study published online in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Researchers have identified a distinct collection of bacteria found in the gut that may contribute to, and predict, the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
A combination of plant extracts could help improve cardiovascular health outcomes in people with poorly controlled blood pressure, according to the findings of two new clinical trials.
Botanical and natural extracts that include black walnut, Japanese knotweed and sweet wormwood, appear to show efficacy against Lyme disease compared to first line antibiotic treatments.
Different types of food, such as eggs, are linked to risks of different types of stroke, according to a study involving 418,000 people in nine European countries.
Findings from a new study suggests that globally, infant formula products are higher in carbohydrates, sugar and lactose than breastmilk with labelling branded unclear and inconsistent between countries.
The concentrations of specific human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in breast milk have a significant impact on growth in early childhood, and later risk of obesity, say researchers - adding that findings may inform product development and therapeutic opportunities...
A global review of herbal supplements for weight loss has concluded that although statistical differences have been observed there is 'insufficient evidence' to recommend any current herbal weight loss treatments.
Diets high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, legumes and olive oil may impact gut bacteria by increasing bacteria diversity and curbing the advance of physical frailty and cognitive decline in older populations.
Compound-enriched infant formula appears to be linked to the development of a child’s language at four years old in a similar way to breastfed infants, a team of researchers concludes.
