In October 2019 researchers from Norway, Lithuania, Spain, UK, Greece, France and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between diet and measured blood and … Read more
A vitamin or mineral deficiency or a severe reduction in carbohydrate intake may contribute to hair loss
In March 2019 researchers from Saudi Arabia and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the role of vitamins and minerals in hair loss. A … Read more
Herbs and spices appear to have antioxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties and they may in addition reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases, eg cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, chronic inflammation, arthritis, cancer, obesity and diabetes type 2
In May 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to identify and assess specific biomarkers in 25 herbs and spices, namely anise, basil, black pepper, … Read more
Oily fish intake appears to improve serum triacylglycerol levels in boys and HDL(good)- cholesterol levels in both boys and girls
In December 2019 researchers from Denmark and Canada published the results of their study to assess the effect of oily fish consumption on triacylglycerol and diastolic blood pressure levels and … Read more
Low fish consumption and low sun exposure appear to be separate risk factors for multiple sclerosis
In April 2020 researchers from Sweden published the results of their study to assess the effect of fish consumption on the risk of multiple sclerosis and also to what extent … Read more
Fish eaters and vegetarians/vegans appear to have a lower incidence of ischaemic heart disease than meat eaters, although vegetarians/vegans appear to have a higher incidence of stroke
In September 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the effect of vegetarianism on the risk of ischaemic heart disease and stroke. A total … Read more
The Mediterranean diet, which is rich in plant-based foods such as wholegrains, legumes, fruit, vegetables, extra-virgin olive oil with a reduced consumption of red meat and sugar-sweetened drinks, may help to reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis
In November 2018 researchers from the UK published their review on diet and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. There is an increasing amount of evidence which suggests that dietary factors … Read more
Cooking does not consistently reduce the levels of per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances found in seafood and cannot diminish dietary exposure
In May 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess whether different cooking methods can potentially change the levels of per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances found in seafood. … Read more
Dietary exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls through the consumption of fish appears to be associated with an increased risk of heart failure in both women and men whilst an intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a reduced risk
In May 2019 researchers from Sweden published the results of their study to assess the association between dietary exposure of polychlorinated biphenyls and risk of heart failure, taking into consideration … Read more
The beneficial effect of fish consumption on the cardiovascular system may be compromised by a co-exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls
In February 2020 researchers from Sweden, Spain and the USA published the results of their study to assess the associations of dietary exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls and long-chain omega-3 fish … Read more
Grains, fish, nuts and vegetables appear to be beneficial for cardiovascular disease whereas processed meat and tinned fruit appear to be harmful
In September 2019 researchers from the UK and USA published their review of the medical and scientific literature to assess the cardiovascular health risks associated with individual dietary components. A … Read more
Consuming a vegetarian diet during pregnancy does not adversely affect the child’s neurocognitive development as long as the maternal levels of the nutrients required for neurological development are kept within the normal range
In December 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess whether vegetarianism during pregnancy is associated with altered maternal nutritional status and with cognitive function … Read more
It is uncertain whether animal-source food has any impact on the growth and development of children when compared to cereal products or other foods
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether animal source foods, such as eggs, meat, fish, and dairy, improved growth … Read more
Iodine fortification of foods other than salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders is uncertain although iodine levels are seen to significantly increase
In February 2019 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of fortifying foods, beverages, condiments, or seasonings with iodine alone or in … Read more
Whilst acknowledging the environmental impact of sunscreens, dermatologists have a duty to continue emphasizing the public health impact of excessive sun exposure and give advice about appropriate protection from the sun, including applying appropriate sunscreens
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on the environmental effects of oxybenzone and other sunscreen active ingredients. The use of sunscreens has increased in line with … Read more
Oxybenzone, found in sunscreens, may be associated with contact and photocontact allergy reactions and Hirschsprung’s disease, as well as producing a variety of toxic reactions in coral and fish ranging from reef bleaching to mortality
In February 2018 researchers from from the USA published their review on the chemical oxybenzone (also known as Benzophenone-3) which is an emerging human and environmental contaminant used in sunscreens … Read more
A higher adherence to a healthy or Japanese dietary pattern may associated with reduced symptoms of depression during pregnancy
In January 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the association between dietary patterns and depressive symptoms during pregnancy. A total of 1,744 pregnant women … Read more
The Early Nutrition Project have published updated recommendations for optimized nutrition before and during pregnancy, during breastfeeding, infancy and toddlerhood which should contribute to the prevention of obesity and associated non-communicable diseases
In February 2019 researchers from Germany, UK, Poland, The Netherlands and Australia who were part of the The Early Nutrition Project published their review of the medical scientific literature and … Read more
A Western diet reduces the diversity and composition of the gut bacteria
In May 2019 researchers from France published the results of their study to assess the association between diet and composition of gut microbiota (microbiota includes bacteria, fungi and viruses). A … Read more
Moderate heavy metal exposure, due to at least once weekly fish consumption during pregnancy and in the first year of life, may increase the risk of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
In July 2019 researchers from Sweden published the results of their study to assess the association of early nutrition on the later development of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The researchers followed … Read more