Vitamin D and eye health: Study links sunshine vitamin to AMD risk
Low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration, says a new study.
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Vitamin K2 shown to reduce arterial calcification in kidney disease model
A new study has found the vitamin K2 supplementation suppresses calcification and resultant muscle damage in rats in a kidney disease model. The result helps bolster the vitamin’s bone and cardiovascular health benefits, according to Norwegian company...
Just one coffee affects glucose metabolism in overweight men: Study
Just one cup of coffee is enough to impair glucose metabolism, which can contribute to overweight and obesity, research has found.
Back to school – but not for Ribena as retailer rings sugary drink recess
Return to school can be an abundant time for food and drink makers, but stakeholder actions are rupturing market safeholds as health concerns rise, says Euromonitor analyst Lauren Bandy in this guest article.
Blueberry extracts may offer oral health benefits: Study
Polyphenol-rich extracts from lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) may inhibit specific bacteria in the mouth and reduce periodontitis, Canadian scientists report.
Up fibre intake to lower blood pressure: 2000-strong study
Higher intakes of fibre may contribute to lower blood pressure, say researchers.