The dangers of working in an office

We take a look at the aspects of working in a traditional office environment that could be harmful to your health and what can be done to reduce these risks.

Saturated fatty acids might directly damage heart

Olive oil is universally considered a much healthier alternative to meat fat.

Make calorie labels compulsory on all alcoholic drinks, says public health expert

Calorie counts should be mandatory on all alcoholic drinks as a matter of urgency, argues a leading public health doctor in The BMJ this week.

Program puts a dent in summer hunger

Doctors partner with school district, community groups to provide children, adults with mealsWhen schools close their doors for the summer, many low-income children who rely on subsidized…

Cures and curcumin — turmeric offers potential therapy for oral cancers

Curry ingredient slows HPV virus in oral cancer cellsTurmeric – the familiar yellow spice common in Indian and Asian cooking – may play a therapeutic role in oral cancers associated with human…

Chili peppers hold promise of preventing liver damage and progression

Capsaicin shown to inhibit progression of liver injury and demonstrates anti-fibrotic potentialResults revealed at the International Liver Congress™ 2015 show that the daily consumption of…

Alginate-enriched bread shown to reduce fat digestion & absorption in patients with NAFLD

Results highlight potential for alginate-enriched products to be used for therapeutic weight and metabolic management therapyA study revealed at The International Liver Congress™ 2015 has…

Smiley faces make healthy food ‘more appealing’ to kids

The latest study to investigate strategies for boosting healthy eating among children finds that smiley-face labeling and prizes for healthy eating improve kids’ diet.

Rare mutation causes vitamin A deficiency and eye deformities

Altered protein highlights unique form of genetic inheritanceResearchers at the University of Michigan and UC Davis have solved a genetic mystery that has afflicted three unrelated families, and…

Pooled analysis confirms vitamin E as a treatment for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

Study found that vitamin E is a safe and effective treatment for both adults and childrenResults revealed at The International Liver Congress™ 2015 show that vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol)…

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