Insufficient levels of Vitamin D in pregnancy detrimental to child development

Vitamin D deficiency in expectant mothers during pregnancy has a negative effect on the social development and motor skills of pre-school age children, a new study in the British Journal of Nutrition…

Cocoa flavanols may be good for your heart

Two recently published studies in the journals Age and the British Journal of Nutrition (BJN) suggest that consuming cocoa flavanols improves cardiovascular function and lessens the burden on the…

The health benefits of whole grain oats: new scientific review

According to a new, wide-reaching collection of scientific reviews published in the October 2014 supplement issue of the British Journal of Nutrition, oats may play an important role in improving…

Research reveals significant global shortfall in fruit and vegetable consumption

New research published in the September issue of the British Journal of Nutrition highlights a significant shortfall in fruit and vegetable consumption in people’s diets around the world.

First prospective study to date on nut consumption and pancreatic cancer

In a large prospective study published online in the British Journal of Cancer, researchers looked at the association between nut consumption and risk of pancreatic cancer among 75,680 women in the Nurses’ Health Study, with no previous history of cancer…

Citrus fruits may prevent kidney cysts

Scientists have discovered that a component found in grapefruit and other citrus fruits may successfully block the development of kidney cysts, according to a study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology. Researchers from the Royal Holloway University, St…

Fish-Oil Rich Diet Lowers Bedsore Symptoms By 20% To 25%

A diet rich in fish oils has been found to have a positive effect on bedsores, researchers from Tel Aviv University reported in the British Journal of Nutrition and the American Journal of Critical Care…

Processed Meat Consumption Linked To Higher Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer

According to a study published in the British Journal of Cancer, individuals who consume too much processed meat may have an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer…

Eating Dried Plums Really Helps Prevent Osteoporosis And Fractures

Postmenopausal women who regularly eat dried plums have a considerably lower risk of developing osteoporosis or fractures compared to other women of the same age, researchers from Florida State University reported in the British Journal of Nutrition. The authors describe the regular consumption of dried plums as a “simple, proactive solution to help prevent fractures and osteoporosis…

3% Weight Loss During Marathon Raises Chance Of Winning The Race

If you are in a marathon running race and lose at least 3% of your body weight during the competition, your chances of getting to the end faster are significantly higher, South African researchers reveal in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Their findings clash with experts and sporting authorities who say that any weight loss over 2% during a competition undermines athletic performance…

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