Community lowers heart disease risks and death rates over 40-year period

Heart disease and stroke have been the No.

Research finds potassium salts aid bone health and limit osteoporosis risk

Latest research from the University of Surrey has found that the potassium salts (bicarbonate and citrate) plentiful in fruit and vegetables, play an important part in improving bone health.

Vitamin D ‘helps immune system to fight colorectal cancer’

A new study has demonstrated in a large human population sample that vitamin D’s immune system-aiding qualities help the body to fight colorectal cancer cells

Leaves of sweet potato a good source of vitamins

Sweet potato is known to be a good source of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and certain B vitamins that are considered essential to human health.

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The most effective health messages

Is it better to tell people about the harms of certain health decisions or about the benefits of positive health related decisions?