Peanut allergy: could pulsed light remove allergens from whole peanuts?

A scientist experimenting with pulsed light to inactivate the allergenic proteins in peanuts has come closer to his goal of eliminating 99.9% of peanut allergens in whole peanuts.

Organically grown foods may offer greater health and safety than foods conventionally grown

Scientists have long recognized the dangers of cadmium (Cd) exposure to the human body.

High-dose vitamin D for ICU patients who are vitamin D deficient does not improve outcomes

Administration of high-dose vitamin D3 compared with placebo did not reduce hospital length of stay, intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay, hospital mortality, or the risk of death at 6 months…

Osteoporosis: bone health in childhood ‘is an important factor’

The American Academy of Pediatrics have reviewed bone acquisition in childhood to advise pediatricians on bone health strategies for young patients.

Effects of gout reduced after drinking Montmorency cherry concentrate

Drinking Montmorency concentrate significantly helps to reduce the effects of the painful condition gout, according to new research.

Anamorelin shown to improve appetite and body mass in patients with cancer anorexia-cachexia

A new drug, anamorelin, improves appetite and body mass in patients with advanced lung cancer who are suffering cancer anorexia and cachexia, according to phase III data presented at the ESMO 2014…

Vitamin D deficiency widespread in thyroidectomy patients

A new study from researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit finds widespread vitamin D deficiency among patients who undergo a thyroidectomy, potentially putting them at greater risk for…

What are the health benefits of cucumber?

Find out about the health benefits of cucumber including aiding hydration, decreasing swelling and irritation of the skin and providing vitamin K to maintain bone health.

Promising drug candidate for Alzheimer’s found in turmeric compound

A compound found in turmeric, the spice used in curry powder, could be a promising drug candidate for treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and stroke.

Perception of quality of buffet food affected by price

Does the price you pay at a buffet influence how much you like the food?

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