How long does ‘chemo brain’ last?

Chemo brain refers to a drop in cognitive ability following chemotherapy.

Ginger nanoparticles show promise for inflammatory bowel disease

Ginger, included for thousands of years in a range of treatments, could be used in nanoparticles to target cells in the intestines of people with IBD.

Greater intake of dietary omega-3 fatty acids associated with lower risk of diabetic retinopathy among individuals with type 2 diabetes

In middle-aged and older individuals with type 2 diabetes, intake of at least 500 mg/d of dietary long-chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, easily achievable with 2 weekly servings of oily fish…

ADHD associated with unhealthy diet in pregnancy

Children with early-onset conduct problems may be more likely to develop ADHD symptoms if their mother had an unhealthy diet during pregnancy, study finds.

How a protein could become the next big sweetener

High-fructose corn syrup and sugar are on the outs with calorie-wary consumers.

Dementia risk increased with calcium supplements in certain women

In seniors who have experienced cerebrovascular disease, including stroke, calcium supplements may increase the risk of dementia, study finds.

Personalized nutrition is better than a ‘one size fits all’ approach in improving diets

People receiving personalised nutrition advice develop healthier eating habits including consuming less red meat and reducing their salt intake, a study has found.

Alzheimer’s-causing proteins could be reduced with a healthy diet, exercise

A healthy diet, a healthy BMI, and regular physical activity could reduce the buildup of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.

Study of brain activity shows that food commercials influence children’s food choices

Food advertising is a multi-billion dollar industry, with approximately $1.8 billion annually aimed at children and adolescents, who view between 1,000 and 2,000 ads per year.

Gout flare-ups could be managed by blood pressure diet

Gout is both painful and common, yet the mechanisms behind it are not known. A new analysis of old data shows that easy dietary changes may keep it at bay.

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