Lycopene's anti-cancer benefits extend to colon: study February 19, 2008
The carotenoid lycopene from tomato may interfere with levels of a hormone associated with an increase in the risk of colorectal cancer, suggests a Dutch study... Read

Western diet pattern 'promotes metabolic syndrome' February 8, 2008
The high calorie, low fiber dietary pattern associated with the Western diet is associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome, says new research from the US... Read

Maternal micronutrient supplements boost baby weights February 8, 2008
Supplements of micronutrients during pregnancy may result in bigger and heavier babies, relative to babies born to mothers taking only iron and folic acid, suggests a new study... Read

Zinc, vitamin A pills show malaria benefits: study February 8, 2008
Supplements of vitamin A and zinc may protect children from malaria, suggest results from a new randomized, double blind trial published this week... Read

Carotenes linked to lower heart disease deaths  January 28, 2008
An increased consumption of alpha- and beta-carotene in the diet may reduce the risks of heart disease deaths by about 20 per cent, suggests a new study... Read

Low vitamin D levels linked to increased heart disease risk  January 8, 2008
Low levels of vitamin D could increase the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack, heart failure or stroke by 62 per cent, suggests a new study from the US... Read

Omega-3 shows benefits for fat loss in diabetics December 13, 2007
Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids could reduce fat mass in diabetics, as well as improving blood lipid levels associated with the formation of arterial plaque, suggests a new study from France... Read

Fish for brain health supported by trio of studies November 14, 2007
Omega-3-rich fish consumption may improve brain function across a broad demographic spectrum, suggest three new studies from around the world... Read

Cranberry juice offers anti-viral possibilities - study  October 26, 2007
Cranberry juice's benefits may even extend to protecting against viruses, according to results of study from New York-based researchers... Read

Pre- and probiotics show promise against childhood eczema - review October 18, 2007
Supplements of prebiotics and probiotics may prevent eczema and other allergic diseases and food reactions in infants who might be susceptible, according to two recent reviews... Read

Omega-3 may reduce type-1 diabetes  September 26, 2007
An increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids from marine sources may protect children  at high risk of type-1 diabetes from developing the disease, suggests new research... Read

Women want to know more about nutrition for menopause September 19, 2007
A survey sponsored by Archer Daniels Midland has found that women want their doctors to inform them about non-medicinal options for relieving menopausal symptoms... Read

Early heart healthy education helps avoid heart disease, study September 14, 2007
Educating children about heart healthy eating habits can strongly influence their heart disease risk later in life, says a new study... Read

Can vitamin D add years onto your life?  September 11, 2007
Take vitamin D supplements if you want to shuffle off this mortal coil at a slower rate than others, is the message coming out of a new meta-analysis... Read

Calcium and vitamin D linked to cutting fractures  August 24, 2007
A new meta-analysis on calcium and vitamin D supplementation in cutting osteoporotic fractures in people aged over 50 could quell concerns over conflicting outcomes of previous studies... Read

Green tea spurs detox chemical production  August 15, 2007
A new clinical study provided evidence that green tea catechins can stimulate production of cancer-protective enzymes in people with low natural levels - the first to demonstrate this effect in humans, say researchers... Read

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) may improve vascular health for diabetics  August 8, 2007
Supplements of thiamine may boost vascular health for diabetics, English scientists have suggested after their research indicated that low levels of the B vitamin may be key to a range of vascular problems... Read

Severe heart attacks linked to bad fat intake August 1, 2007
A diet rich in saturated and trans fatty acids increases the risk of severe heart attacks, research from Canada has found...Read

Study finds omega-3 greater anti-inflammatory potential July 30, 2007
An increased intake of fish oil over vegetable oil can help reduce the inflammation of various tissue and organs, a study has found... Read

Soy isoflavones may halve prostate cancer risk  July 25, 2007
Increased intake of soy isoflavones may cut the risk of prostate cancer by 58 per cent, suggests a new study from Japan... Read

One billion people have low vitamin D levels July 19, 2007
One billion people don't take in enough vitamin D, according to the research of one expert. Deficiency in the vitamin can lead to autoimmune, infectious and cardiovascular diseases and is also associated with an increased risk of Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, common cancers and hypertension. Read

PharmaNutrients awarded CLA use patent   June 14, 2007
PharmaNutrients has secured a US patent for the use of CLA for the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome, giving the company exclusive access to the burgeoning market potential for the condition... Read

Whole grains linked to lower atherosclerosis risk   June 11, 2007
An increased intake of wholegrain-rich foods has been linked to improvements in blood vessel health, says a new study that adds to the heart-health benefits of a diet rich in whole grains... Read

Vitamin D vital for cancer prevention, researchers   June 8, 2007
A growing body of scientists believes that most Americans and Europeans do not receive enough vitamin D, and according to the latest study this could be putting them at a significant risk of developing cancer... Read

Checking in on vitamin D   June 06, 2007
Vitamin D is critical for bone health and also may reduce the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and migraines, among other diseases, but people without regular sun exposure and a diet high in vitamin D might be deficient, an expert says. Seattle Post-Intelligencer (6/6)

AHA Urges Women of Child-Bearing Age to Take a Multivitamin with Folic Acid   June 6, 2007
"Prospective parents can take positive lifestyle steps to increase the chance that their babies will be born with a healthy heart," says the American Heart Association (AHA) in a communiqué reporting on a new scientific statement, "Non-inherited Risk Factors and Congenital Cardiovascular Defects: Current Knowledge," published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, May 22 (published online). ... Read More

Ginseng could relieve cancer-related fatigue   June 5, 2007
Ginseng may help patients suffering from cancer-related fatigue, according to researchers based at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, US... Read

Nutrition 21's research further boost Diachrome   June 5, 2007
Nutrition 21 is publicizing the results of a study conducted on its patented Diachrome as significantly improving the glycemic levels of patients with poor blood sugar levels being treated with oral anti-diabetic... Read

Researchers recommend apple peel to protect against cancer   June 5, 2007
Apple peel may be more nutritious than apple flesh for people trying to keep cancer at bay, according to researchers at the Cornell Institute, New York, US... Read

FDA has approved the STS-7 System, a device that measures glucose levels continuously for up to seven days in people with diabetes.   June 4, 2007    
The device provides extra information to help detect trends and track glucose levels throughout the week -- data that wouldn't be captured by standard fingerstick measurements alone. However, diabetics must still rely on fingerstick tests to decide on how much insulin is needed to treat their disease. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01647.html

Eating flaxseed may halt prostate cancer growth  June 4, 2007
Daily consumption of flaxseed may stop the growth of prostate cancer tumors, according to research presented this weekend... Read

Green tea extract may boost blood vessel health   May 31, 2007
The heart healthy reputation of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the main extract from green tea, may be due in part to improvement in blood flow through the vessels, suggests a clinical trial from the US... Read

Study: Whole grains lower risk of heart problems   May 28, 2007
Whole grains, such as oatmeal, barley and brown rice, offer heart benefits that include a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, researchers found. Adults who ate 2.5 servings of whole grains each day were nearly 25% less likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those who rarely ate whole grains, the study revealed. Reuters (5/28)

Salt reduction may cut stomach ulcer risk   May 23, 2007
High-salt diets may encourage the growth of Helicobacter pylori bacteria in the stomach, said to be the cause of millions of cases of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease each year, says a new study that may... Read

Fish oil plus exercise linked to weight loss   May 23, 2007
A combination of fish oil supplements and exercise led to reductions in fat mass by about 1.5 kg, as well as improving heart health markers, says a new study from Australia... Read

Omega-3 and vitamin D linked to better eye health  May 16, 2007
Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids and omega-3 rich fish could slash the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by 40 per cent, says a new study... Read

Low-glycemic diet works better than low-fat diet for people with high insulin secretion   May 15, 2007
Diets that seek to stabilize blood sugar after eating, called low-glycemic-load diets, may be more effective for long-term weight loss, and more effective than low-fat diets in people who secrete large amounts of insulin, according to a report in the May 16 issue of JAMA...Read

Meta-analysis supports CLA's anti-obesity potential   May 9, 2007
A meta-analysis of human studies supports claims that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has the potential to help reduce fat mass, highlighting it as a possible aid in the fight against obesity... Read