Asia Pacific: Sugar found to be implicated in cardiovascular disease risk, say researchers
University of Otago researchers have uncovered evidence that sugar has a direct effect on risk factors for heart disease, including blood pressure, independent of...
Americas: Research finds portabellas found to lower glycemic responses when consumed with food
A preliminary study of the effects of mushroom ingestion on health conducted by University at Buffalo (UB) nutrition scientists and physiologists has found that...
Americas: Scientists made nutritious gluten-free crackers using hemp flour, decaffeinated green tea leaves
A team of food scientists found that hemp flour and decaffeinated green tea leaves could be used to develop a gluten-free snack cracker with...
Asia Pacific: Young Australians found to consume more high-calorie, fast food than other age...
Teenagers and young adults in Australia consume more soft drinks, burgers and chips than any other age group according to a report released on...
Americas: Study finds tart cherry juice helps people with insomnia to sleep better
A morning and evening ritual of tart cherry juice may help you sleep better at night, suggests a study presented at the Experimental Biology...
Americas: Studies show almonds as a viable snack option
Almond-related research studies were presented at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN)’s Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with Experimental Biology 2014...
Asia Pacific: Researcher looks to Emu oil to cut bowel cancer rates
A researcher in Perth, Australia, is investigating whether emu oil can be taken orally to treat bowel diseases that can lead to the onset...
Europe: Study shows cyclists experience less inflammation and oxidative stress after drinking tart cherry...
Cyclists who drank Montmorency tart cherry juice concentrate before a three-day simulated race experienced less inflammation and oxidative stress compared to those who drank...
Americas: Kemin’s spearmint extract may be beneficial for cognitive health and performance, finds study
A human study conducted by Biofortis, a global contract research organization, suggests that the use of a patent-pending spearmint extract containing phenolic complex K110-42...
Americas: Study suggests a little wine may be good for kidneys
Moderate wine consumption could help keep the kidneys healthy and may protect the heart in patients who already have kidney disease, according to findings...