Avocado seeds may have anti-inflammatory properties

A research team has set out to prove that avocado seeds are more valuable than they seem because they contain compounds that may be anti-inflammatory.

Researchers discover new enzyme, link to iron in vitamin A synthesis

A research team’s discovery of new information about how plants synthesize carotenoids, precursors for vitamin A that are essential for plant development and survival, and human health, could help…

Worldwide obesity rates see ‘startling’ increase over past 3 decades

An international research team has found that, unlike other major global health risks – such as smoking – obesity rates have significantly increased over the past 30 years.

A new risk for energy drink users

Newfound evidence indicates another risk factor for young adults consuming energy drinks. A research team representing six American universities found that the frequency of energy drink use is associated with increased odds of illicit prescription stimulant medication use.

The long-term consequences of nutrition during the first two years of life

Many studies have focused on the influence of breast-feeding on child health. From analysis of data from the ELANCE cohort, Marie Françoise Rolland-Cachera, former researcher at Inserm and her co-workers in the Nutritional Epidemiology Research Team (EREN)[1] have shown that breast-feeding has a protective effect on the risk of obesity at 20 years of age.

Pediatric neuromuscular disorder may be treated with plant extract

Study is published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.The research team have found that a plant pigment called quercetin – present in some fruits, vegetables, herbs and grains – could help to prevent damage to the nerves associated with the childhood form of motor neurone disease, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

Selenium and vitamin E supplements ‘increase prostate cancer risk’

A new study recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that taking high doses of selenium and vitamin E supplements may increase the risk of prostate cancer, depending on a man’s selenium levels prior to taking the supplements.The research team, including first author Dr.

CDC: kids’ caffeine sources now coffee, energy drinks

New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that although overall caffeine intake has not increased among children and adolescents in recent years, more children are consuming caffeine from diverse sources, including coffee and energy drinks.The research team, including Amy M.

Vitamin B3, fiber ‘protects against colon cancer and inflammation’

Previous research has suggested that a diet rich in fiber may reduce the risk of colon inflammation and cancer.

Dietary And Herbal Supplements Could Interfere With Prescription Drugs

Certain herb and dietary supplements (HDS) can produce potentially dangerous drug interference, especially among people taking medication for cardiovascular or nervous system issues. These findings are part of an extensive new research review published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice. The research team analyzed 54 review articles and 31 original studies…

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