A new review collating the highest level of research on n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and chronic disease prevention establishes significant inconsistencies in the literature, resulting from an expectation of a “drug” like effect by the researchers...
Eating at least 20 grams of nuts a day could cut the chances of dying from respiratory disease by about a half and diabetes by nearly 40%, researchers say.
High blood levels of the carotenoid alpha-carotene may reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, and all other causes by up to 39 percent, suggest results from a 14 year study.
A study to be conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA), UK,
will examine whether adding flavonoids found in cocoa to the diet,
gives additional protection against heart disease on top of that
provided by prescription drugs.
A high dietary folate intake may play a role in reducing the risk
of ovarian cancer, especially among women who consume alcohol,
report Swedish researchers.
A diet high in citrus fruits could help to prevent certain cancers
and reduce risk of stroke, concludes a review of the evidence
released this week by Australia's research organisation CSIRO.
Women need to take urgent action to reduce their risk of heart
disease, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday, as it
revealed study results to show that heart disease is a bigger
killer of women than cancer.
Adequate intake of antioxidant vitamins and minerals appears to
significantly reduce the risk of cancers and mortality among men,
report researchers from the French health and medical institute
Inserm.
Cutting the number of meals and calorie intake can not only prolong
life span in animals but may also be able to delay the onset of
Huntington's disease, suggest US researchers this week.
A new European-funded study is underway in the Netherlands to
improve understanding of the role of garlic in the diet and its
potential ability to prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has been awarded three US patents for
the use of concentrated isoflavones combined with other
phytochemicals to treat blood-related diseases, cancer and
menopausal symptoms.