What Are Pampered Pets Being Fed This Year ?
Pet owners are a funny breed in many ways. I’m one ! Ask them about their animal and four out of five pet owners will […]
Lemon Verbena Extracts Appear To Reduce Muscle Damage Following Intense Exercise
New research from Germany shows supplementation with a lemon verbena extract eases muscle soreness and reduces muscle damage following extreme, intense exercise. The research confirms […]
Farro? What It Really Is And Where You Find It
Grains are of increasing interest to the public at large having moved from the preserve of the foodie to a more mainstream audience. We are […]
Can Drinking Small Amounts Of Alcohol Benefit the Brain ?
According to new research, there is evidence that drinking a small amount of alcohol does the brain more good than harm. Chronic alcoholism brought about […]
Some Of the Great Features Of Star Anise
You can never fail to be intrigued by the appearance of star anise. It has those star shaped seed pods containing very often a little […]
How to make Pear Drops
Pear drops are a classic British confectionery with a charming history. They date back to the 19th century and are known for their distinctive pear […]
The Approval Process For Genetically Modified Yeasts and Bacteria in the EU
Getting a genetically modified (GM) bacterium or yeast approved in Europe is a complex and tightly regulated process. The approval procedure is governed by European […]
The Problems With Erucic Acid
Erucic acid is probably not on everyone’s hate list but is a compound in the food supply chain that we need to be mindful of. […]
Restricting Asparagine Production May Be Key To Halting The Spread Of Breast Cancer Cells
Some compounds in food appear to have quite a profound effect on the spread of breast cancer cells according to new research from the University […]
The Cancer Risk Associated With Acrylamide
What Is Acrylamide ? Acrylamide is a chemical used in the manufacture of polymers such as polyacrylamide and acrylamide copolymers. These polymers are needed for […]
Helicobacter pylori Infection
Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection is one of the most common causes of many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including non-ulcer dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, gastritis which […]
The Main Health Benefits Of Soy Milk
Soy or soya milk is a highly nutritious drink much loved by a wide community. The drink is naturally high in various proteins, fiber, various […]
Which Foods have the best diuretic effect?
A diuretic is something which increases the amount of water and salt expelled from the body as urine. Frequent needs to go to the toilet […]
What Foods Stop You Sleeping Properly At Night?
Some foods have a surprising effect on us, stopping us receiving our much needed zzzzzzz. There are seven types of food and drink which have […]
Success Of IVF Treatment Markedly Improved By Adopting A Mediterranean Diet
Mediterranean diet appears to raise success rate of IVF by at most 70 per cent The Mediterranean diet is often touted as one of the healthiest […]
The Food Safety Issues Of Giardiasis
Giardiasis is a type of gastroenteritis caused by the flagellate parasitic protozoan Giardia duodenalis, also known as Giardia lamblia or Giardia intestinalis. It is a […]
Tumourspheres
Tumorspheres are three-dimensional structures formed by the aggregation of cancer cells and are utilized in cancer research to study various aspects of cancer biology, with […]
Daily Doses Of Vitamin D Help Reduce Suffering From IBS And Also Improve Quality Of Life And Mental Well-Being Too According To New Study
Vitamin D, sometimes called the ‘sunshine supplement’ helps people who suffer Irritable Bowel Syndrome return their habits to normal. Irritable bowel syndrome linked to poor […]
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-IV and Incretins
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) is one of the key enzymes involved in diabetes. Understanding how it can be inhibited is also of interest to pharmaceutical businesses […]
What Can Men Take To Reduce An Enlarged Prostate ?
Enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as it is described in the medical journals is an issue affecting many men from the age of […]