Perchorlate, in large amounts, has the ability to interfere with thyroid function as it interferes with iodine uptake, and individuals exposed to excessive amounts of perchlorate for a long time … Read more
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Iodine
The human body needs iodine to make the thyroid hormone. This hormone is critically important during foetal development, infancy, and childhood, for the brain and nervous system to develop normally. … Read more
Organic milk in the UK has been found to be 44% lower in iodine than conventional milk with UHT semi-skimmed milk being 27% lower in iodine
In January 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the iodine content of conventional, organic and UHT semi-skimmed milk as milk is the largest … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation may protect against cardiovascular disease by improving risk factors, including high blood pressure, elevated parathyroid hormone, dyslipidaemia, and inflammation
In July 2018 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on cardiovascular disease risk factors. A total of … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation has been seen to improve lower limb muscle strength in athletes but not upper limb muscle strength or muscle power
In April 2019 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation on skeletal muscle strength and muscle power of … Read more
Individuals with iron deficiency anaemia frequently have low levels of zinc
In January 2019 researchers from Egypt published the results of their study to assess whether zinc deficiency is associated with iron deficiency anaemia. A total of 30 individuals with iron … Read more
Regular consumption of avocados may cause individuals to have less weight gain
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of regular avocado consumption on changes in weight and BMI. A total of … Read more
An estimated 63-72% of individuals wear ill-fitting shoes which can lead to foot pain and foot disorders
In July 2018 researchers from Australia published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the incidence of incorrectly fitted footwear and to examine the association … Read more
Vulnerable individuals, such as those with autism or autism spectrum disorders, can be profoundly, adversely, and disproportionately affected by exposure to fragranced consumer products
In October 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of fragranced consumer products, such as cleaning supplies, air fresheners, and … Read more
2018 Diabetic Foot Australia guidelines on footwear for people with diabetes
In January 2018 researchers from Australia, USA, The Netherlands and the UK published updated guidelines on footwear for individuals with diabetes. The ten recommendations were:
(1) to wear footwear that … Read more
Consumption of sugary beverages, including fruit juices, is associated with mortality
In May 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between sugar sweetened beverages and 100% fruit juices with mortality. A total of … Read more
Researchers call for action to be taken concerning sugar-sweetened beverages as the evidence of their harm on human health is strong – “we should avoid the trap of waiting for absolute proof before allowing public health action to be taken” (August 2013)
In August 2013 researchers from the USA published their review to assess whether there was sufficient scientific evidence to suggest that decreasing sugar-sweetened beverages consumption would reduce the incidence of … Read more
Women in less revealing and less tight clothing are rated more positively than women in revealing and tight clothes
In May 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether wearing clothes in line with “society clothing rules” made a woman appear more professional … Read more
Wearing a tight necktie leads to a reduction in cerebral blood flow
In August 2018 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the effect of wearing a necktie on cerebral blood flow and jugular venous flow. A total … Read more
Naturally occurring bisphenol F has been found in plants used in Chinese traditional medicine
In May 2019 researchers from Italy, Ireland and Switzerland published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether certain edible plants contain natural sources of … Read more
Elevated levels of endocrine disrupting chemicals have been found in pantyhose (tights)
In September 2018 researchers from the USA and Saudi Arabia published the results of their analysis of 23 endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including bisphenols, benzophenones, chlorophenols, parabens, and triclocarban in 74 samples … Read more
Semi-custom insoles may be useful to reduce patellofemoral pain symptoms in recreational runners
In November 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the effect of using semi-custom insoles in recreational runners with patellofemoral pain. The kneecap (patella) … Read more
Women wearing tight-fitting jeans or trousers, or removing hair from the pubic area appear to have an increased risk of vulvodynia
In April 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of personal hygiene routines on the risk of vulvodynia, a condition characterized by … Read more
Consumption of sugary beverages, including fruit juice, is associated with mortality
In May 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between sugar sweetened beverages and 100% fruit juices with mortality. A total of … Read more
When compared to running, skipping produces a 30% higher aerobic benefit plus a lower rate of exercise-related injuries
In May 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess knee contact forces during skipping and running at the same speed. It is known that … Read more