In August 2019 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess risk factors for near/shortsightedness among schoolchildren. The researchers stated that in recent decades, the incidence of … Read more
A higher adherence to the Healthy Eating Index-2015 and DASH diets appears to be associated with a lower risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, with the association being stronger for individuals with cirrhosis than for those without cirrhosis
In February 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between dietary patterns and risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease according to cirrhosis … Read more
Whilst a higher BMI, poor gum health and speech difficulties related to dental problems appear to result in more severe symptoms of psoriasis, those individuals who consume fresh fruit at least once a day appear to experience milder symptoms
In July 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between psoriasis and a combination of factors that included dietary habits, oral health, … Read more
The current intra-Union trade reference level for perchlorate in spinach of 0.2 mg/kg, as advocated by the European Commission, may not be sufficient to protect individuals with a high spinach consumption against possible health risks
In April 2018 researchers from Austria published the results of their study to assess dietary perchlorate exposure of the Austrian population for adults, children and infants. In addition, a risk … Read more
Current research does not support dietary gluten intake as being a risk factor for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and atopic dermatitis
In March 2020 researchers from Canada and the USA published the results of their study to assess whether increased gluten intake is associated with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and atopic dermatitis … Read more
A higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages appears to be associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease in black adults
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of different types of beverages on the risk of chronic kidney disease so … Read more
Exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers during pregnancy appears to be associated with impairments in executive function and poorer attention control in children whilst prenatal and postnatal exposure appears to cause hyperactivity and conduct problems
In May 2018 researchers from the USA and Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of polybrominated diphenyl ethers on behaviour development in children. … Read more
Night time eating may increase post-prandial lipid levels thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease for shift workers
In April 2019 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of eating a meal at night compared with the same meal eaten … Read more
There appears to be a non-significant trend that higher blood serum levels of childhood polybrominated diphenyl ethers, especially BDE-153, are associated with reduced reading skills
In January 2019 researchers from the USA, Canada and China published the results of their study to assess the effect of polybrominated diphenyl ethers on the reading ability in children … Read more
Energy drink consumption appears to cause an increase in blood pressure and QT interval and a deterioration in insulin sensitivity in young healthy adults
In March 2019 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of energy drinks, a control product without certain ingredients found in … Read more
Limited alcohol consumption among older adults with a diagnosis of heart failure appears to be associated with a longer survival time when compared with long-term abstinence
In December 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether alcohol use is associated with increased survival amongst older individuals with heart failure. A … Read more
Consuming a low or moderate amount of alcohol may reduce the risk of developing chronic kidney disease
In January 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between alcohol consumption and chronic kidney disease. A total of 12,692 individuals, aged … Read more
Consumption of alcohol mixed with energy drinks appears to increase the risk of experiencing and/or carrying out aggression in bars and licensed establishments
In May 2019 researchers from the USA published their study to assess the association between consuming alcohol mixed with energy drinks and individuals experiencing and/or carrying out aggression in bars … Read more
Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency appears to be associated with an unfavourable lipid profile
In May 2019 researchers from Brazil published the results of their study to assess changes in body measurements and nutritional and metabolic parameters in post-menopausal women who had low levels … Read more
Air pollutants appear to increase the risk of diabetes type 2 and in addition diabetic patients may be more vulnerable to air pollution exposure
In January 2020 researchers from China and Germany published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between air pollutants and diabetes type 2 … Read more
The DASH dietary pattern appears to be associated with lower maternal blood pressure in pregnancy
In March 2020 researchers from Ireland published the results of their study which assessed the relationship between the DASH dietary pattern and maternal blood pressure in pregnancy. A total of … Read more
Garlic supplementation for 12 weeks may reduce pain severity in overweight or obese women with knee osteoarthritis
In September 2018 researchers from Iran and Australia published the results of their study to assess the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of a garlic supplement on levels of resistin and … Read more
Carbohydrates do not appear to have a positive effect on any aspect of mood at any time-point following their consumption but instead are associated with higher levels of fatigue and reduced alertness within the first hour following ingestion
In April 2019 researchers from Germany and the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of carbohydrate consumption on mood. A total of 31 … Read more
The minimum effective intake of egg white protein in a lactic-fermented egg white supplement to reduce abdominal fat appears to be 8 g
In April 2019 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the minimum effective intake of egg white protein in lactic-fermented egg white supplementation for reducing abdominal … Read more
Despite a high fat content, individuals consuming a meal replacement had no change in body composition or a worsening of lipids, but there was an increased feeling of fullness which may be beneficial for controlling afternoon cravings
In April 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of replacing breakfast with a high-fat drink on fat mass, lean mass, percentage … Read more