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18 April 202018 April 2020

Black pepper appears to have important pharmacological properties which warrant further research

In February 2019 researchers from Mauritius, India, South Africa and Turkey published their review on the medicinal aspects of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.). India was seen to have the … Read more

16 April 202016 April 2020

Pooled levels of arsenic and lead found in shrimp from the Persian Gulf region were found to be higher than the safe dose recommended by the Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization guidelines and may contribute to the risk of oral cancer

In March 2018 researchers from Iran and Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between the intake level of arsenic and lead from groups … Read more

11 April 202028 April 2020

Are polybrominated diphenyl ethers a risk factor for thyroid cancer?

In August 2018 researchers from Italy published their review on the role of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in thyroid cancer. They stated that the incidence of thyroid cancer has increased faster … Read more

3 April 202028 April 2020

Flame retardant chemicals may increase the risk of thyroid abnormalities as well as cancers for which thyroid impairment has an impact on risk or prognosis

In January 2017 researchers from the USA published their review on human flame retardant chemical exposure, including concerns for thyroid abnormalities and cancer risk. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers have been in … Read more

7 March 20207 March 2020

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

4 March 20204 March 2020

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

5 April 20195 January 2020

A greater adherence to a low carbohydrate diet appears to reduce the risk of glioma

In November 2018 researchers Iran published the results of their study to assess the association between a low carbohydrate diet and risk of glioma in Iranian adults. A total of … Read more

5 April 20195 January 2020

Two eggs per week appears to reduce the risk of glioma

In December 2018 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the association between egg consumption and risk of glioma in Iranian adults. A total of 128 … Read more

2 April 20195 January 2020

A higher tea and coffee consumption appears to be associated with a reduced risk of glioma

In February 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the association between tea and coffee consumption and risk of glioma in Iranian adults. A total … Read more

29 March 20194 January 2020

Coffee appears to be associated with reduced risk of brain cancer, especially in Asian populations, whereas tea only appears to reduce the risk in American populations

In March 2019 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between coffee and tea consumption and brain cancer risk. A total of … Read more

15 January 20194 January 2020

Hair dye users, especially females, have a 14% risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the risk being higher for those using hair dyes for more than 20 years

In December 2018 researchers from China published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association of hair dye use and risk of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. … Read more