Soluble fibre ‘effective for IBS’
A soluble fibre supplement should be the first line of attack in treating irritable bowel syndrome, experts say.
Low-carb diets ‘damage arteries’
Low-carb slimming diets may clog arteries and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study suggests.
U.S. heart group draws hard line on sugar intake
Americans need to cut back dramatically on sugar consumption, the American Heart Association said on Monday in a recommendation that is likely to rile food and beverage companies.
Cancer boost from whole carrots
The anti-cancer properties of carrots are more potent if the vegetable is not cut up before cooking, research shows.
Tomato pill ‘beats heart disease’
The tomato pill contains an active ingredient from the Mediterranean diet - lycopene - that blocks “bad” LDL cholesterol that can clog the arteries.
Healthy school lunch efforts face daunting hurdles
School cafeteria meals like low-fat pizzas with whole grain crust don’t taste too bad to Paola Villatoro, a 17-year-old at Downtown Magnet High School in Los Angeles.
Vitamin D helps control MS gene
The first evidence of how vitamin D deficiency and genetics interact to increase the risk of multiple sclerosis has been reported by researchers.
Coffee Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Drinking coffee may do more than just keep you awake. A new study suggests an intriguing potential link to mental health later in life, as well.
Preschool Lunch Doesn’t Always Pack Nutritious Punch
When parents pack their preschoolers’ lunches, they may be sacrificing nutrition by giving the children food they like.
Herbal menopause cures lack proof
There is no convincing evidence that herbal remedies commonly taken to relieve troublesome menopausal symptoms actually work, say experts.
And some ‘natural’ treatments, like black cohosh, can cause serious harm, says the Drugs and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB).
