A diet rich in leafy green vegetables can cut the risk of colon
cancer by nearly half, according to a study carried out by
researchers at Liverpool University in the UK.
Probiotics can prevent the diarrhoea symptoms associated with the
use of antibiotics, according to a study published in this week's
British Medical Journal.
Even a mild deficiency in vitamin C appears to make the pregnancy
complication preeclampsia more likely, according to new research
presented this week.
Almost 70 per cent of American women of childbearing age fail to
take the B vitamin folic acid every day even though many of them
are aware it helps prevent birth defects, according to the latest
survey by the March of Dimes organisation.
Researchers in the US have found that the watermelon contains more
lycopene than tomatoes, the phytochemical associated with reduced
prostate cancer risk and lower rates of heart disease.
Organically-grown oranges may be half the size of those grown
conventionally, but they contain up to 30 per cent more vitamin C.
A research paper outlining the study was presented at a meeting of
the American Chemical Society this...
Yesterday's news on the importance of taking calcium supplements
with phosphate has been welcomed by a campaign to promote milk as
an ideal source of both minerals.
A recent study shows that osteoporosis patients should be receiving
their calcium in the form of calcium phosphate to reduce the risk
of phosphorous deficiency.
Further research by British scientists confirms the evidence that
vitamin C protects the lungs, and lowers the risk of developing
respiratory diseases.
Children who drink flavoured milk drink more milk and therefore
have higher calcium intakes than those who do not, finds a study
published this week. And contrary to popular belief, the beverages
do not raise levels of fat and sugar...
A conference in London this week will seek to address the problems
leading to poor childhood nutrition. Some experts have warned that
children are more unhealthy today than they were during post-war
rationing,
New research shows that vitamin E could inhibit the development of
prostate cancer. Researchers from the University of Rochester in
the US reported that the vitamin suppressed the androgen receptor,
a marker for the cancer's...
