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| Meat and Bladder Cancer Published:23/4/10  A study by American researchers has investigated if meat consumption increases the risk of developing bladder cancer and how genetic difference may be involved. Their results suggest that people who eat a lot of meat, particularly well done red meat, seem to have a higher risk of bladder cancer. This is also compounded if they have certain genetic differences in heterocyclic amine (HCA) metabolism pathways. Full Story on Meat and Bladder Cancer |
| Walnuts and Prostate Tumours Published:24/3/10  A recent study has indicated that the consumption of walnuts may help protect against prostate cancer. Full Story on Walnuts and Prostate Tumours |
| Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer Published:28/1/10  Previous studies have indicated an association between vitamin D and colorectal cancer, but the evidence has been inconclusive. A recent collaborative study has found that participants with the highest levels of blood vitamin D concentration had a nearly 40% decrease in colorectal cancer risk compared to those with the lowest levels of vitamin D. Full Story on Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer |
| Blueberries Aid Mental Performance Published:17/9/09  A recent study by scientists from Reading University has examined the effect of blueberries on cognitive performance and found that mental performance of participants was enhanced several hours after consumption compared with those who did not eat them. Full Story on Blueberries Aid Mental Performance |
| Fruit and Vegetables May Help Prevent Cognitive Impairment Published:17/9/09  A recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer Disease examines the association between high fruit and vegetable intake, antioxidant micronutrient levels in the blood, oxidative stress and cognitive performance. Full Story on Fruit and Vegetables May Help Prevent Cognitive Impairment |
| Substance in Broccoli May Help Prevent Atherosclerosis Published:10/9/09  A study on mice carried out by scientists from the Imperial College London and funded by the British Heart Foundation has confirmed the potential of a substance (Sulforaphane) found in broccoli and other brassica vegetables to prevent strokes and heart disease. Full Story on Substance in Broccoli May Help Prevent Atherosclerosis |
| Chocolate Linked To Better Heart Health Published:20/8/09  Recent studies carried out by Swedish researchers show that heart attack survivors who snack on chocolate at least twice a week could greatly reduce their risk of dying from heart related problems or coronary heart disease. Full Story on Chocolate Linked To Better Heart Health |
| Fast Food 'Makes You Less Intelligent' Published:20/8/09  This statement in the Daily Telegraph (13/08/09) along with many other unflattering references to “junk food dummies” has highlighted a study at the University of Oxford, UK, which has found that a high-fat diet consumed over less than 10 days damaged the short-term memory and physical performance of rats. Full Story on Fast Food 'Makes You Less Intelligent' |
| Experts’ Advice on Bacon, Ham and Cancer Published:19/8/09  Ahead of the new school year, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has advised parents that including processed meats such as ham and salami in their children’s sandwiches might increase their risk of developing cancer later in life.
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| Vitamin D and Weight Loss Published:18/6/09  Whilst vitamin D deficiency has previously been linked with obesity, a recent study by researchers from the University of Minnesota suggests that increased intake of vitamin D may aid weight loss for those following a calorie restricted diet. Full Story on Vitamin D and Weight Loss |
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