In February 2020 researchers from India and Qatar published their review on the use of food colouring and autism. They stated that in 2018 the Centers for Disease Control and … Read more
Allowing children to taste unfamiliar vegetables over a period of time appears to increase consumption, whereas nutrition education using the PhunkyFoods program encourages children who are non-eaters to try the vegetable
In December 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to compare taste exposure, nutrition education, and taste exposure and nutrition education together on the consumption of … Read more
In individuals with chronic kidney disease, walking does not appear to increase any burden on the kidney, but can improve the nutritional and clinical parameters of the individuals, and reduce inflammation.
In March 2019 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the effect of the daily walking number on clinical, inflammatory and nutritional profiles for individuals, with … Read more
Whilst the general public are encouraged to eat a diet high in fruit and vegetables, it should be remembered that there may be large quantities of added sugar and sodium in manufactured products which can have a significant adverse effect on their health
In February 2019 researchers from New Zealand published the results of their study to assess the sugar and sodium content of pre-packaged fruit and vegetable-based products which are available in … Read more
The faecal Bifidobacterium genus in the gut microbiota, fasting glucagon-like peptide 1, and breath hydrogen were found to be significantly higher following the consumption of white bread when compared to white rice
In September 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the effects of white rice and white bread on gut microbiota. A total of 7 healthy … Read more
Strawberries have been found to reduce some of the markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in individuals with knee osteoarthritis
In December 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effects of dietary freeze-dried strawberries on obesity-related hormones, inflammatory biomarkers and lipid peroxidation (a … Read more
The World Health Organisation releases the strains of influenza to be included in the influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2020 – 2021 northern hemisphere influenza season
The influenza strains to be included in flu vaccines to be used in the upcoming flu season differs according to where the flu vaccines are to be used. If the … Read more
Sedentary time appears to be associated with reduced bone strength in men whereas a higher amount of light physical activity and meeting the recommendations of 10 000 steps/day was associated with increased bone health
In April 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the effect of both a sedentary lifestyle and regular physical activity on bone strength. A … Read more
The US’ Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel publishes their safety assessment of Avena sativa (oat)-derived ingredients
In November 2019 researchers from the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel in the USA published their safety assessment of Avena sativa (oat)-derived ingredients. These ingredients are used in cosmetics as abrasives, … Read more
Coffee and/or caffeine may be associated with a reduced risk of endometrial cancer but, at the same time, is probably associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in pre-menopausal or normal weight women
In October 2018 researchers from the USA and Canada published the results of their study to assess the effect of coffee, tea and caffeine on the risk of breast, endometrial … Read more
Children participating in school gardening projects appear to experience a significant reduction in their BMI and waist circumference
In February 2020 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether a gardening project at school had any effect on measures of obesity. A … Read more
A higher consumption of vegetable, fruit, and orange juice appears to reduce the risk of poor cognitive function in later life
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of long-term intake of vegetables and fruits on cognitive function in later life. … Read more
Children appear to be more likely/willing to try a new vegetable if they are read a storybook on the vegetable with or without the addition of sensory play
In December 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess whether learning about an unfamiliar vegetable (celeriac) through storybooks and sensory play increased its consumption … Read more
Coffee consumption may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in women who have used hormone replacement therapy in the past
In June 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association of coffee consumption with post-menopausal breast cancer risk, including by status of post-menopausal … Read more
A greater adherence to the DASH diet appears to be associated with a better mental health status
In April 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the association between adherence to the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet and mental health … Read more
Garlic supplementation appears to significantly improve pain, stiffness and mobility in overweight and obese individuals with knee osteoarthritis
In June 2018 researchers from Iran and Australia published the results of their study to assess the effect of garlic supplementation on knee osteoarthritis in overweight or obese women. A … Read more
An analysis of drinking water from the East Anglia region of the UK was found to contain citalopram, cocaine, fluoxetine, ketamine, mephedrone, methamphetamine and methylone
In May 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study which described a new method for the simulatenous identification of pharmaceutical products and drugs of substance abuse … Read more
Dentists should advise their patients to exercise caution when using over-the-counter charcoal-containing mouthwashes due to a lack of evidence supporting claims currently being made as well as a lack of safety data
In February 2020 researchers from the USA published their review of the evidence concerning claims currently being made on the effectiveness and safety of charcoal-based mouthwashes. The product labels and … Read more
Although there are some limitations to currently published research, most studies suggest that gardening projects increase fruit and vegetable consumption in children
In February 2017 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical and scientific literature to assess the effect of gardening to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in children. … Read more
Adherence to walking 10,000 steps per day is low but may still be associated with improved glycaemic control in individuals with diabetes type 2
In February 2018 researchers from Nigeria published the results of their study to assess the effect of walking 10,000 steps per day on the glycaemic control of individuals with diabetes … Read more