In March 2020 researchers from Canada assessed the association between calcium supplementation and progression of abdominal aorta calcification over a 5-year period. It should be noted that calcium supplementation has … Read more
Whilst major depressive disorder is linked to a poor quality diet, the link between diet and severity of depressive symptoms appears to be seen only in those individuals who report appetite loss
In February 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between diet quality and inflammation in individuals with major depressive disorder. A total … Read more
A better quality diet appears to be associated with a slower decline in verbal memory among African American women who are at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
In April 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the role of diet quality on cognitive functioning, by sex and increasing genetic risk for … Read more
White grape juice appears to reduce BMI, waist and abdominal measurements and increase HDL(good)-cholesterol levels in adult women, which may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
In January 2019 researchers from Brazil published the results of their study to assess the effect of white grape juice supplementation on body mass index, waist and abdominal circumference, blood … Read more
Curcumin appears to play an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive role in individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
In March 2020 researchers from Greece published the results of their study to assess the mode of action of curcumin in psoriatic disease. The researchers stated that studies have shown … Read more
Academic study styles which involve intensive reading and other close-work activities appear to play a role in the development and severity of near/shortsightedness in adolescents
In May 2019 researchers from Israel published the results of their study to assess the association between studying in different educational systems and the incidence and severity of myopia in … Read more
Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals during pregnancy, infancy, childhood or puberty may lead to adult testis dysfunction and infertility
In February 2018 researchers from Poland published their review on endocrine disrupting chemicals and whether they are a danger to a child’s health. The researchers stated that endocrine disrupting chemicals … Read more
Diet quality may lower breast cancer risk through its positive influence on weight status, as being overweight or obese can significantly increase the risk
In April 2020 researchers from the USA assessed the association between diet quality scores and risk of breast cancer. Dietary information was collected via a food frequency questionnaire and scores … Read more
Berberine supplementation may delay the development of dementia by preventing brain damage, improving cognition, and by reducing risk factors such as metabolic dysfunction, and cardiovascular, kidney and liver diseases
In March 2020 researchers from Japan, UK and Hong Kong published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the potential of berberine as a treatment for dementia associated … Read more
More time spent outdoors and a longer writing/reading distance appear to reduce the risk of near/shortsightedness in adolescents, whereas time spent doing close work appears to increase the risk
In August 2019 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess risk factors for near/shortsightedness among schoolchildren. The researchers stated that in recent decades, the incidence of … Read more
A higher adherence to the Healthy Eating Index-2015 and DASH diets appears to be associated with a lower risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, with the association being stronger for individuals with cirrhosis than for those without cirrhosis
In February 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between dietary patterns and risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease according to cirrhosis … Read more
Whilst a higher BMI, poor gum health and speech difficulties related to dental problems appear to result in more severe symptoms of psoriasis, those individuals who consume fresh fruit at least once a day appear to experience milder symptoms
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
The current intra-Union trade reference level for perchlorate in spinach of 0.2 mg/kg, as advocated by the European Commission, may not be sufficient to protect individuals with a high spinach consumption against possible health risks
In April 2018 researchers from Austria published the results of their study to assess dietary perchlorate exposure of the Austrian population for adults, children and infants. In addition, a risk … Read more
Current research does not support dietary gluten intake as being a risk factor for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and atopic dermatitis
In March 2020 researchers from Canada and the USA published the results of their study to assess whether increased gluten intake is associated with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and atopic dermatitis … Read more
A higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages appears to be associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease in black adults
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of different types of beverages on the risk of chronic kidney disease so … Read more
Exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers during pregnancy appears to be associated with impairments in executive function and poorer attention control in children whilst prenatal and postnatal exposure appears to cause hyperactivity and conduct problems
In May 2018 researchers from the USA and Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of polybrominated diphenyl ethers on behaviour development in children. … Read more
Night time eating may increase post-prandial lipid levels thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease for shift workers
In April 2019 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of eating a meal at night compared with the same meal eaten … Read more
Energy drink consumption appears to cause an increase in blood pressure and QT interval and a deterioration in insulin sensitivity in young healthy adults
In March 2019 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of energy drinks, a control product without certain ingredients found in … Read more
Limited alcohol consumption among older adults with a diagnosis of heart failure appears to be associated with a longer survival time when compared with long-term abstinence
In December 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether alcohol use is associated with increased survival amongst older individuals with heart failure. A … Read more
Consuming a low or moderate amount of alcohol may reduce the risk of developing chronic kidney disease
In January 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between alcohol consumption and chronic kidney disease. A total of 12,692 individuals, aged … Read more