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In October 2018 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the effect of a home-based exercise programme on individuals with advanced stage gastrointestinal cancer. 44 individuals … Read more
In January 2018 researchers from France published the results of their study to assess the association between red and processed meat consumption and risk of breast and prostate cancer. 61,476 … Read more
In February 2018 researchers from Brazil published the results of their study to assess the association between sweetened soft drinks or coffee and the outcome of intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatment … Read more
Metabolic syndrome is a group of medical conditions that occur together, namely increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. … Read more
The symptoms of functional bowel disorders include abdominal pain, feeling full soon into a meal, nausea, bloating, distention, are characterized by recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms that have no identifiable structural or … Read more
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can be either a single chemical or a mixture of chemicals that are able to interfere with any aspect of hormonal action. They are generally man-made and … Read more
The endocrine system is a network of glands that secrete hormones to help the proper functioning of the body. The hormones act as a chemical signal to coordinate a range … Read more
In September 2018 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess the association between vitamin D status and depression in 442 individuals who had suffered a stroke. … Read more
In September 2018 researchers from China published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between vitamin D deficiency with ante-partum and post-partum depression. Nine studies involving … Read more
In May 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a brisk walk or meditation on cognitive function in 66 young adults, … Read more
In January 2017 researchers from Norway published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of exercise in people with hand osteoarthritis. A total of seven studies were … Read more
In June 2017 researchers from Norway published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of aerobic exercise in adults with fibromyalgia. A total of 13 studies involving … Read more
In May 2018 researchers from the USA and Australia assessed the effect of a 10-minute bout of brisk walking and/or meditation on feelings of anxiety. 110 individuals, average age 21 … Read more
In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a single bout of brisk walking or meditation on the state of … Read more
In July 2018 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the effect of hazelnut and cocoa spread on the cardiovascular system in smokers. Twenty smokers were … Read more
In April 2017 researchers from Australia published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effect of chocolate and cocoa products on blood pressure levels. A total of 35 … Read more
In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of regular caffeine consumption on pain sensitivity. 62 individuals, aged between 19 and … Read more
In July 2016 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the effect of flavanol-rich chocolate on cognitive skills and cardiovascular parameters in 32 individuals suffering from … Read more
In May 2016 researchers from Portugal published the results of their study to assess the relationship between chocolate consumption and cognitive decline. 531 individuals with no history of cognitive decline … Read more
In September 2017 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the effect of consuming dark, milk and white chocolate on energy intake, appetite and mood in … Read more