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
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
An adequate milk consumption at various stages of life helps in the prevention/control of various chronic medical conditions
In May 2019 researchers from Spain published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the impact of dairy intake on health and all-cause mortality, and on the prevention … Read more
Monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation does not prevent a range of diseases, but may be beneficial for some intermediate outcomes in people who have vitamin D deficiency
In May 2019 researchers from New Zealand published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of monthly vitamin D supplementation in reducing the incidence of a range of … Read more
Acrylamide
Acrylamide is a chemical that naturally forms in starchy foods during cooking at high temperatures, including frying, baking, and roasting. This chemical process ‘browns’ food and affects its taste. Acrylamide … Read more
A regular consumption of fish reduces the risk of colorectal cancer which may be due to the intake of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
In June 2019 researchers from France, Germany, USA, Denmark, Spain, UK, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Finland published the results of their study to assess the association … Read more
Coffee consumption is significantly associated with the risk of bladder cancer in never smokers but not smokers
In May 2019 researchers from The Netherlands, UK, USA, Belgium, Taiwan, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Canada and France published the results of their study to assess the effect of coffee on … Read more
A wide variety of potentially harmful chemical compounds have been identified in e-liquids and aerosols of e-cigarettes
In May 2019 researchers from the UK and Germany published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between e-cigarettes and head and neck cancer, as a … Read more
An more anti-inflammatory or healthier diet is associated with small reductions in the risk of cancer, including a lower risk of lung and gastric cancer in men
In April 2019 researchers from Sweden and the USA published the results of their study to assess the inflammatory impact of diet on risk of cancer. A total of 100,881 … Read more
Anthocyanin rich fruit juice appears to improve cholesterol levels as well as producing a significant reduction in body fat
In May 2019 researchers from Germany, Austria and Spain published the results of their study to assess the effect of anthocyanin-rich fruit juice in healthy individuals. Oxidative stress has been … Read more
Use of solid fuels for cooking increases the risk of both cardiovascular disease and respiratory disease
In May 2019 researchers from the USA, Canada, Brazil, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Philippines, South Africa, India, Chile, China, Colombia, Bangladesh and Canada published the results of their study to assess the … Read more
Honey appears to prevent and treat oral mucositis in individuals with cancer, treat cough associated with upper respiratory infections in children, and control pain after tonsillectomy
In December 2018 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness and possible use of honey in disorders affecting the ears, nose … Read more
Phthalates
Phthalates are not a single chemical, there is an entire family of them and they do not behave in the same way.
Phthalates are plasticizers which are added to make … Read more
Disruption of the circadian rhythm has been linked to premature death, obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes type 2, psychiatric disorders, anxiety, depression, cancer progression, impaired feeling of wellness, tiredness, and loss of concentration
In April 2019 researchers from Turkey published their overview of the effect the circadian rhythm has on metabolic processes and energy balance. They stated that the circadian rhythm or circadian … Read more
Consumption of caffeinated drinks such as coffee and black tea may reduce the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the relationship between coffee, tea and caffeine consumption and risk of non-melanoma skin cancer. A … Read more
Green tea consumption does not appear to be associated with the risk of colorectal cancer although a greater consumption of green tea may be slightly associated with a reduced risk of male colon cancer
In March 2019 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the effect of green tea consumption on risk of colorectal cancer. A total of 13,957 men … Read more
Researchers call for academia, consultancy firms, governmental organizations, and cosmetic companies to provide up to date information to consumers regarding the possible health-related side-effects of cosmetics
In March 2019 researchers from China and Mexico published their overview on the use of toxic substances in cosmetic formulations. Currently an increasing number of compounds are being used in … Read more
Researchers call for doctors and medical organizations to communicate accurate information about the role of cannabis in cancer in view of the fake health information currently circulating on social media
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess online interest on the use of cannabis in cancer treatment and the growth of such … Read more
Individuals with cancer may experience a significant reduction in cancer-related symptoms following the use of cannabis
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published their report on changes in symptom severity which had been reported by individuals with cancer during their first 4 months of programme … Read more
A high estimated night-time exposure to outdoor artificial light in the blue-enriched light spectrum increases the risk of breast and prostate cancer
In April 2018 researchers from Spain, Canada and UK assessed the association between artificial light at night during sleeping time with risk of breast and prostate cancer in Spanish individuals. … Read more