High omega-6 levels can protect against premature death

7 May 2018

Could omega-6 fatty acids protect you against premature death? The answer is yes, according to a new University of Eastern Finland study. While protecting against death, omega-6 fatty acids also keep...

Five things you might be surprised affect weight

2 May 2018

People might think battling obesity is down to sheer willpower, but medical research says otherwise. Here are five potentially surprising factors that can affect your weight, as unearthed by The...

Foods that can make you happy!

27 Apr 2018 • 2 comments

What if there were "happiness" foods? Although there is no magic potion for happiness, the combination of certain foods can boost the production of serotonin, the "happiness hormone", in our brain....

Eating out increases exposure to 'hormone disruptors'

5 Apr 2018 • 1 comment

Many of us enjoy the occasional meal in a restaurant. Some of us might even indulge in the occasional fast food meal (I won't tell). However, new research might make you think twice about nipping out...

Colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer prevention: the importance of diet

5 Apr 2018

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects a person's rectum, colon, or both. This is also known as the large intestine. This type of cancer is more likely to appear in older individuals, but...

Why does stress lead to weight gain? Study sheds light

5 Apr 2018

New research, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, may have found the reason why chronic exposure to stress is so intimately linked with obesity. The answer lies in the relationship between fat...

Autoimmune hepatitis
Benign liver tumours
Cirrhosis
Hepatic failure
Hepatic veno-occlusive disease
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis and liver diseases
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis D
Hepatitis E
Hepatitis H
Hepatitis of the child
Hepatorenal syndrome
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

High consumption of red and processed meat linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and insulin resistance

23 Mar 2018

World meat consumption has increased during the last decades, and evidence is mounting that high consumption of red and mainly processed meat is unhealthy to humans and is related to chronic diseases...

Autoimmune hepatitis
Benign liver tumours
Cirrhosis
Hepatic failure
Hepatic veno-occlusive disease
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis and liver diseases
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis D
Hepatitis E
Hepatitis H
Hepatitis of the child
Hepatorenal syndrome
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis

Cutting back on carbs could help treat fatty liver disease

14 Mar 2018 • 4 comments

Cutting down on pasta, potatoes, and other such carbohydrate-rich foods has become a popular plan for weight loss. However, according to a new study, a carb-restricted diet may offer other health...

Mediterranean diet may help protect older adults from becoming frail

12 Jan 2018

An analysis of published studies indicates that following the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of frailty in older individuals. The findings, which are published in the Journal of the American...

Limit children to two sugary snacks a day, parents told

10 Jan 2018

Public Health England urging parents to take tougher line on sweets, cakes and fizzy drinks between meals to stem obesity crisis. Children’s snacking habits are setting them up for obesity and poor...

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis symptoms improved with fruit and veg

13 Dec 2017 • 1 comment

Eating a healthful diet comprising fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may be linked with reduced disability and fewer multiple sclerosis symptoms among people with the condition, according to a new...

Which foods are best for mental well-being? It depends on your age

13 Dec 2017

Meat, fruits, and vegetables – studies have suggested that these foods have the potential to boost mood and mental health. But which are best? Well, according to new research, the effects of...