Prenatal Mercury Intake Linked To ADHD

A new study shows slight mercury exposure during pregnancy could be linked to a higher risk of ADHD-related behaviors…

New link between high-fat ‘Western’ diet and atherosclerosis identified

Researchers have found that a diet high in saturated fat raises levels of endothelial lipase, an enzyme associated with the development of atherosclerosis, and, conversely, that a diet high in omega-3 polyunsaturated fat lowers levels of this enzyme. The findings establish a “new” link between diet and athersoclerosis and suggest a novel way to prevent cardiovascular heart disease

Chronic kidney disease alters intestinal microbial flora

Chronic kidney disease changes the composition of intestinal bacterial microbes that normally play a crucial role in staving off disease-causing pathogens and maintaining micronutrient balance, according to new research.

Fruits and vegetables: Seven-a-day for happiness and mental health

Happiness and mental health are highest among people who eat seven portions of fruit and vegetables a day, according to a new report.

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"May Contain/Contains – Food Allergen Labelling" – Better Labelling In The EU Is Necessary To Empower People With Food Allergy In Europe

For patients that risk severe anaphylactic reactions from food, even the simpliest actions in daily life, such as eating at a restaurant or purchasing food sold in a marketplace can be life-threatening as 7 out of 10 severe reactions happen when eating out…

Tomatoes Lower Stroke Risk

If you eat plenty of tomatoes your risk of having a stroke will probably be lower, scientists from the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio revealed in the October 9th issue of Neurology. The authors added that lycopene, an antioxidant in tomatoes, appears to have the stroke-prevention benefits…

Drinking Milk Said To Protect From Colon Cancer Progression

A protein that exists in milk can significantly reduce the rate at which colon cancer cells grow over time, researchers from the University of Lund, Sweden, reported in the Journal of Dairy Science, the official journal of the American Dairy Science Association. Previous studies have shown that milk can reduce the risk of developing diabetes and metabolic syndrome…