Chili pepper compound may slow down lung cancer

New research in mice and human cells suggests that capsaicin, the compound that gives red peppers its spicy flavor, may slow lung cancer progression.

Vitamin C intake may help reduce the chance of cataracts

Cataracts are common in older age and are a major cause of blindness, but eating foods rich in vitamin C may slow or prevent the progress of the disorder.

Dietary changes may help postpone dialysis in patients with chronic kidney disease

A vegetarian very low-protein diet supplemented with ketoanalogues may slow disease progression.

Dietary treatment shows potential in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease

New research findings indicate that an early onset of dietary treatment may slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The study was conducted on mice, and the results will be published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.

Alcohol With Rich Meal Does Not Cause Belching, Heartburn Or Bloating, But Slows Down Digestion

If you drink alcohol during a rich meal, a highly likely occurrence this Christmas, the alcohol may slow down your digestion, but will not cause indigestion symptoms, such as burping, nausea, bloating or heartburn, researchers from the University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland, wrote in the BMJ (British Medical Journal). Indigestion is the same as dyspepsia or stomach upset. Dr…