Laws vary from country to country and European laws concerning cosmetics are more stringent than in the USA, eg as of 08 March 2020 the EU has banned 1,328 chemicals … Read more
Intermittent fasting is beneficial for many health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers, and neurodegenerative brain disorders
In December 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on the effects of intermittent fasting. The suggestion that calorie restriction had a beneficial effect on aging and life span … Read more
Current research does not support the use of folic acid and zinc supplementation by male partners in the treatment of infertility
In January 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of daily folic acid and zinc supplementation on semen quality and live birth. … Read more
Synbiotic supplementation taken by women with gestational diabetes appears to have no effect on fasting blood glucose and insulin resistance/sensitivity but may increase HDL-cholesterol and total cholesterol levels and decrease blood pressure levels
In April 2018 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the effects of synbiotic supplementation on insulin, lipid profile and antioxidative stress in women with gestational … Read more
Maternal smoking during pregnancy has an impact on the development of the male offspring, including brain development
In January 2020 researchers from Germany, China and Singapore published the results of their study to assess the association between maternal smoking status with head circumference at birth and brain … Read more
Green tea has a potentially protective effect against breast cancer, especially for breast cancer recurrence
In December 2018 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of green tea on the risk of breast cancer. The risk of … Read more
Ingredients found in sunscreens appear to be absorbed into the body and produce blood levels which exceed the FDA threshold when additional safety studies for sunscreens could potentially be waived; however this does not indicate that the public should stop using sunscreens
In January 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the rate of absorption of six active ingredients (avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, and octinoxate) … Read more
Toothpastes containing herbal extracts appear to be more efficient in reducing the type of bacteria seen in gingivitis/periodontitis, thereby raising the possibility that plant-based substances for oral care could substitute toxic chemicals
In January 2020 researchers from Russia and Switzerland published the results of their study to assess the effects of a toothpaste with Swiss medicinal herbs in individuals with gingivitis and … Read more
Research undertaken so far does not prove that artificial food colouring actually causes autism spectrum disorder, although there does appear to be a link of some type
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