In October 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of fragranced consumer products, such as cleaning supplies, air fresheners, and … Read more
2018 Diabetic Foot Australia guidelines on footwear for people with diabetes
In January 2018 researchers from Australia, USA, The Netherlands and the UK published updated guidelines on footwear for individuals with diabetes. The ten recommendations were:
(1) to wear footwear that … Read more
Consumption of sugary beverages, including fruit juices, is associated with mortality
In May 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between sugar sweetened beverages and 100% fruit juices with mortality. A total of … Read more
Researchers call for action to be taken concerning sugar-sweetened beverages as the evidence of their harm on human health is strong – “we should avoid the trap of waiting for absolute proof before allowing public health action to be taken” (August 2013)
In August 2013 researchers from the USA published their review to assess whether there was sufficient scientific evidence to suggest that decreasing sugar-sweetened beverages consumption would reduce the incidence of … Read more
Semi-custom insoles may be useful to reduce patellofemoral pain symptoms in recreational runners
In November 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the effect of using semi-custom insoles in recreational runners with patellofemoral pain. The kneecap (patella) … Read more
Women wearing tight-fitting jeans or trousers, or removing hair from the pubic area appear to have an increased risk of vulvodynia
In April 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of personal hygiene routines on the risk of vulvodynia, a condition characterized by … Read more
Consumption of sugary beverages, including fruit juice, is associated with mortality
In May 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between sugar sweetened beverages and 100% fruit juices with mortality. A total of … Read more
Air pollution exposure appears to significantly increase the risk of pneumonia in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
In April 2019 researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the effect of air pollution on individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Individuals with and without … 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
Prebiotics and probiotics only appear to have a limited effect in the management of gastrointestinal symptoms or behavioural problems in children with autism spectrum disorder
In May 2019 researchers from Singapore published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of prebiotics and probiotics on individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Individuals with … Read more
The use of posture-correcting shirts for managing musculoskeletal pain is not supported by current evidence
In May 2019 researchers from Denmark and Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the the effect of posture-correcting shirts aimed at reducing pain or postural … Read more
A Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods improves mood and processing speed
In November 2018 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the cognitive and psychological effects of a Mediterranean diet with adequate calcium for an ageing population. … Read more
Magnesium supplementation may increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis and bipolar disorder whilst decreasing the risk of osteoporosis, and copper intake may increase the risk of both Alzheimer’s disease and bipolar disorder
In February 2019 researchers from China published the results of their analyses to assess the effect of various minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, and zinc) and risk of osteoporosis, gout, … Read more
Only when the systolic blood pressure level is above 130 mmHg can a vegan diet reduce blood pressure levels which are comparable to those produced by portion-controlled diets and other diets recommended by medical societies
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of a vegan diet on blood pressure levels. A total of … 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
A daily consumption of cashews appears to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis in individuals with diabetes type 2
In January 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the association between cashew nuts and risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with diabetes type 2. … Read more
Laughter and humour reduce levels of depression and anxiety as well as improving quality of sleep
In March 2019 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of laughter and humour on depression, anxiety and sleep quality. A total … Read more
Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise appears to significantly reduce the level of depression in individuals with congestive heart failure
In April 2019 researchers from Saudi Arabia and Egypt published the results of their study to assess the influence of moderate-intensity continuous aerobic exercise on the level of depression in … Read more
Incorporating walnuts into the diet improves the blood lipid profile
In July 2018 researchers from the USA and Spain published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effects of walnut consumption on blood lipids and other cardiovascular … Read more
Substituting red meat with high-quality plant protein sources, but not fish or low-quality carbohydrates, leads to improved lipid levels
In April 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of red meat consumption on cardiovascular risk factors. A total of … Read more