Diet & Food
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Chondroitin sulfate "effective" knee treatment
Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with chondroitin sulfate is equally effective as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, researchers say today. Read more
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Chocolate linked to reduced AF risk
There is some evidence that consuming small amounts of chocolate may be linked to a reduced risk of atrial fibrillation, researchers say today. Read more
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Obesity can’t be healthy, conference hears
Obese people who are labelled ‘metabolically healthy’ are still at a greater risk of cardiovascular disease than normal weight people, a conference is to hear today. Read more
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Abdominal fat not linked to breast cancer – study
Losing abdominal fat does not seem to help reduce the risk of breast cancer, researchers have found. Read more
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Sushi popularity linked to parasitic infections
Doctors are warning sushi lovers to be careful after an increase in the number of parasitic infections. Read more
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Gluten-heart link examined
There is no evidence that high gluten intake among non-celiac people is linked to heart disease, researchers say today. Read more
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Obesity blamed for kidney cancer increase
Rising rates of obesity have contributed to at least 2,000 cases of kidney cancer a year, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Childhood epilepsy link to pregnant women’s BMI
Women who are overweight or obese in early pregnancy could increase their risk of having a child with epilepsy, a Swedish study claimed yesterday. Read more
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Activity critical to elderly health – study
Keeping physically active, rather than weight management, is the key to preventing cardiovascular disease in older people, according to a new European study. Read more
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Vitamin that relieves schizophrenia symptoms
High doses of B vitamins can effectively reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia, researchers at Manchester University reported last night. Read more