Medical Conditions Archives - Page 12 of 44

6 March 20207 March 2020

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

6 March 20206 March 2020

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

6 March 20206 March 2020

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

5 March 20205 March 2020

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

5 March 20205 March 2020

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

5 March 20205 March 2020

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

5 March 20205 March 2020

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

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

4 March 20204 March 2020

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

4 March 20204 March 2020

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

3 March 20203 March 2020

Coffee consumption may be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in women who have used hormone replacement therapy in the past

In June 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association of coffee consumption with post-menopausal breast cancer risk, including by status of post-menopausal … Read more

3 March 20203 March 2020

A greater adherence to the DASH diet appears to be associated with a better mental health status

In April 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the association between adherence to the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet and mental health … Read more

2 March 20202 March 2020

Garlic supplementation appears to significantly improve pain, stiffness and mobility in overweight and obese individuals with knee osteoarthritis

In June 2018 researchers from Iran and Australia published the results of their study to assess the effect of garlic supplementation on knee osteoarthritis in overweight or obese women. A … Read more

2 March 20202 March 2020

Dentists should advise their patients to exercise caution when using over-the-counter charcoal-containing mouthwashes due to a lack of evidence supporting claims currently being made as well as a lack of safety data

In February 2020 researchers from the USA published their review of the evidence concerning claims currently being made on the effectiveness and safety of charcoal-based mouthwashes. The product labels and … Read more

1 March 20201 March 2020

Adherence to walking 10,000 steps per day is low but may still be associated with improved glycaemic control in individuals with diabetes type 2

In February 2018 researchers from Nigeria published the results of their study to assess the effect of walking 10,000 steps per day on the glycaemic control of individuals with diabetes … Read more

1 March 20201 March 2020

Nut consumption does not appear to be strongly associated with risk of hepatocellular carcinoma although there is a suggestion that a higher tree nut consumption may result in a lower risk

In June 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between nut consumption and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma. A total of 88,783 women … Read more

1 March 202017 May 2020

The healthy eating community on Instagram appear to have a higher incidence of orthorexia nervosa symptoms

In June 2017 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the links between social media use, in particular Instagram, and symptoms of orthorexia nervosa (an … Read more

1 March 20201 March 2020

Sensodyne Instant Effect toothpaste is effective over the long term and can be widely recommended to reduce teeth hypersensitivity

In June 2019 researchers from Russia published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of Sensodyne Instant Effect toothpaste containing sodium fluoride and tin fluoride as a treatment … Read more

1 March 20201 March 2020

Researchers call for the manufacturers of absorbent hygiene products, eg tampons, panty liners and sanitary pads, to disclose the presence of any sensitising fragrances as they may cause an allergic reaction in susceptible individuals

In January 2020 researchers from Belgium published the results of their study to assess whether absorbent hygiene products contained sensitising fragrances. The researchers stated that sensitising fragrances, which can cause … Read more

29 February 202029 February 2020

Symptoms of Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adolescents may be associated to a poor lifestyle, eg poor diet, physical inactivity, poor sleeping habits, and sitting down for too long

In February 2020 researchers from Canada published the results of their study to assess the association between adherence to healthy lifestyle recommendations with the incidence of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) … Read more