In March 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the association between the intake of soy products and isoflavones and the incidence of depressive symptoms … Read more
A light-to-moderate frequency of soy food intake may reduce the incidence of depressive symptoms, whilst a relatively high frequency of intake may increase the incidence
In June 2018 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the association between a regular intake of soy food and depressive symptoms. A total of 3,760 … Read more
A moderate yoghurt consumption does not appear to be associated with symptoms of depression
In October 2018 researchers from China and the UK published the results of their study to assess the association between yoghurt consumption and symptoms of depression in adults. A total … Read more
In the USA more than 80,000 new cancer diagnoses annually are estimated to be due to a poor diet
In May 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their assessment of the annual number of cancer diagnoses due to a poor diet. A comparative risk assessment model … Read more
A higher fruit and vegetable consumption appears to reduce the risk of depression
In May 2018 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of depression. A total of … Read more
A higher intake of vegetables significantly reduces the risk of liver cancer, especially in males
In July 2019 researchers from China published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between vegetable and fruit intake and risk of liver … Read more
Vitamin D supplementation has no effect on the clinical outcome of Parkinson’s disease
In October 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation in individuals with early Parkinson’s disease as it has … Read more
Supplementation with either multivitamins or multivitamins plus vitamin B12 may reduce the risk of sensory symptoms developing in individuals with early Parkinson’s disease
In May 2019 researchers from the USA published the results in their study to assess the effect of vitamin B12 supplementation in early Parkinson’s disease. It has already been noted … Read more
A higher intake of folate and vitamin B6 appears to be associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease
In November 2018 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 intake and risk of coronary … Read more
Dietary vitamins B1, B3, B6 and B9 appear to decrease the risk of oesophageal cancer, whilst vitamin B12 potentially appears to increase the risk
In November 2018 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between dietary vitamin B intake and the risk of oesophageal cancer. A … Read more
Whole grains, an important food source of phytochemicals, appear to reduce the risk of breast cancer
In August 2019 researchers from China and Canada published their review on the association between whole grains and the incidence of breast cancer. The researchers stated that some studies have … Read more
According to the European Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, fruit juices are in the top 10 food products most at risk of food fraud, ie the intentional adulteration of food for financial advantage
In March 2019 researchers from Greece published their review on the quality and authenticity control of fruit juices. Food fraud, is the act of intentional adulteration of food for financial … Read more
Although no health claim for pomegranate has yet been authorised by the European Union, it should be noted that there may be significant mismatches between labelling and the content of bioactive compounds which is causing consumers to be misled over a product’s health benefits
In April 2019 researchers from Spain and Poland published the results of their study to compare the labelling information with the actual phytochemical content of pomegranate-based products. Punicalagin is responsible … Read more
A high intake of citrus fruits appears to be associated with a 50% reduction in the risk of oral cavity and pharyngeal cancer
In July 2018 researchers from Italy and the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between citrus intake and the risk of cancer of … Read more
The degree of processing influences the health effects of fruit-based products, with a high consumption of canned fruit and sweetened fruit juice being associated with an increased risk for diabetes type 2
In April 2019 researchers from France published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether the degree of fruit processing influenced its effect on chronic … Read more
Blueberry juice protects bone cells against oxidative stress and may be a useful supplement for the prevention and/or management of osteoporosis
In April 2019 researchers from Italy published the results of their study on blueberry juice and its effect on bone tissue. The researchers have been able to demonstrate that blueberry … Read more
There appears to be an association between asthma onset and exacerbation with cleaning and disinfecting activities in a number of industries, including healthcare
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between asthma and related outcomes with occupations and tasks in healthcare workers in … Read more
The use of bleach and high-level disinfectants in the healthcare industry may increase the risk of asthma symptoms
In April 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between similar patterns of cleaning and disinfecting activities with asthma symptoms. A total … Read more
Air fresheners or deodorizers, scented laundry products, being in a room cleaned with scented products or being near someone wearing a fragranced product may cause asthmatics to experience respiratory problems, migraine headaches or asthma attacks
In January 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess the incidence and types of effects fragranced products have on asthmatics in the … Read more
Women cleaning at home or working as occupational cleaners appear to have an accelerated decline in lung function, suggesting that exposure to both cleaning sprays and other cleaning agents may constitute a risk to long-term respiratory health
In May 2018 researchers from the European Community Respiratory Health Survey based in Norway, Spain, Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, and the UK published the results of their study … Read more