Omega-3s could lower breast cancer risk in obese women, study suggests

A study has found that omega-3 fatty acids could reduce breast density – a risk factor for breast cancer – in postmenopausal obese women.

Turmeric: Health Benefits, Nutritional Information

Learn all about turmeric, a member of the ginger family that is commonly used as a spice. This article explores the health benefits of turmeric and tips on how to use it in food.

Dried plums could protect against radiation-induced bone loss

Exposure to ionizing radiation – through cancer therapy, for example – may lead to bone loss.

Salt intake appears to have little impact on bone health in menopausal women

A low-salt diet does not necessarily translate to stronger bones in postmenopausal women, physician-scientists report.

University of Kentucky researcher helps draft ‘historic’ position paper on nutrition and athletic performance

An assistant professor in the UK College of Health Sciences is the lead author on a paper that is being hailed as the most important single source of information in the field of sports nutrition to…

Freshwater biodiversity has positive impact on global food security

Inland freshwaters with a greater variety of fish species (biodiversity) have higher-yielding and less variable fisheries according to a new study from the University of Southampton and the…

High-salt diet may harm liver

An animal study examining the effect of high salt intake suggests it may lead to high risk of liver damage and fibrosis in both adults and developing embryos.

Fish and pregnancy: mercury exposure outweighed by beneficial effects

A new study suggests that maternal fish consumption counteracts neurotoxic effects of mercury in newborns, although mothers in the study consumed low levels of fish.

How sweet can you get?

A sweeter version of a widely used plant-derived sweetener is on the way. Researchers have found a way to make thaumatin — one of the sweetest natural sugar substitutes on the market — even…

Chocolate may boost cognitive function

People who consumed chocolate at least once a week performed better on tests of cognitive function than those who never or rarely ate chocolate, a new study reveals.

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