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
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
“Smell detection” and “smell identification” scores appear to be significantly better in older adults who exercise by practising tai chi, dancing or running than those who walk or who do not exercise at all
In April 2020 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the effect of various types of physical exercise on the decline in the sense of smell … Read more
Reduced physical activity with a greater sedentary lifestyle appears to increase the risk of ear, nose and throat medical conditions in children and adolescents
In February 2020 researchers from Poland published the results of their study to assess the association between physical activity with the development of ear, nose and throat medical conditions. Information … Read more
Supplementing the diet with a combination of multiple immune-supporting nutrients, including vitamins A, E, B6 and B12, folate, iron, copper and selenium but especially vitamins C and D and zinc, may improve immune function and reduce the risk of infection
In January 2020 researchers from the USA and Switzerland published their review on nutrients and the immune system. It has been established that multiple nutrients, including vitamins A, D, C, … Read more
Individuals who use mobile phones extensively appear to experience headaches slightly more frequently – but not if Global System for Mobile Telecommunications technology is being used
In July 2019 researchers from Finland, Sweden, UK, France, The Netherlands and Denmark published the results of their study to assess the association between amount of mobile phone use and … Read more
Ibuprofen has a good safety profile and appears effective for mild-moderate pain of different origin in children
In February 2019 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness and adverse events associated with the use of ibuprofen as a painkiller … Read more
Obesity appears to increase the risk of sensorineural hearing loss in adolescents
In October 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether childhood obesity is a risk factor for sensorineural hearing loss. A total of 5,638 … Read more