Stress during pregnancy can affect fetal development

Stress hormones in the mother can affect foetal development, according to a study published in the Journal of Physiology.

The ‘fifth taste,’ umami, could be beneficial for health

The umami taste could have an important and beneficial role in health, according to research published in the open access journal Flavour.

Small study shows beetroot juice improves exercise function of COPD patients

A Wake Forest University study to investigate the effects of acute beetroot juice ingestion on the exercise capacity of COPD patients shows some promise, but a larger clinical trial is needed to…