Chocolate: A sweet method for stroke prevention in men?
07 SEP 2012 MINNEAPOLIS – Eating a moderate amount of chocolate each week may be associated with a lower risk of stroke in men, according to a new study published…
Spinach extract decreases cravings, aids weight loss
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 1-Sep-2014 A spinach extract containing green leaf membranes called thylakoids decreases hedonic hunger with up to 95% - and increases weight loss with 43%. This has been…
Study suggests moderate drinking lowers risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in women
27 JUL 2012 A follow-up study of more than 34,000 women in Sweden has shown that moderate drinkers, in comparison with abstainers, were at significantly lower risk of developing rheumatoid…
Men with prostate cancer more likely to die from other causes
27 JUL 2012 Study suggests prostate cancer management should emphasize healthy lifestyle changes Boston, MA – Men diagnosed with prostate cancer are less likely to die from the disease than…
Moderate drinking may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis
12 JULY 2012 3 drinks per week can halve the risk of developing the condition Research: Long term alcohol intake and risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women: a population based…
Diet rich in vegetables may help stave off acute pancreatitis
29 JUN 2012 Vegetables, fruit and the risk of non-gallstone-related acute pancreatitis: A population-based prospective cohort study A diet rich in vegetables could help stave off the development of the…
Phthalates in PVC floors taken up by the body in infants
01 Jun 2012 A new study at Karlstad University in Sweden shows that phthalates from PVC flooring materials is taken up by our bodies- The study shows that children can…
Gut flora affects maturation of B cells in infants
18 May 2012 Infants whose gut is colonised by E. coli bacteria early in life have a higher number of memory B cells in their blood, reveals a study of…
Changes seen in cerebrospinal fluid levels before onset of Alzheimer dementia
13 JUN 12 CHICAGO – Cerebrospinal fluid levels of Aβ42 appear to be decreased at least five to 10 years before some patients with mild cognitive impairment develop Alzheimer…
Smokers with high levels of PCB in the blood have a 640% increased risk of dying over 8 years.
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 14-May-2014 PCB increases harmful effects of smoking It is well known that exposure to asbestos or radon drastically increases the injurious effects of smoking. In the present…
Low-carbohydrate diet reduced inflammation
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 8-May-2014 A low-carbohydrate diet, but not a low-fat diet, reduces inflammation in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to research at Linköping University in Sweden. It is…
Environmental toxin Bisphenol A can affect newborn brain
Public release date: 25-Oct-2011 Newborn mice that are exposed to Bisphenol A develop changes in their spontaneous behavior and evince poorer adaptation to new environments, as well hyperactivity as young…
The scent of a man
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 28-Apr-2014 Mice and rats stressed by male experimenters; reaction may skew research findings Scientists' inability to replicate research findings using mice and rats has contributed to mounting…
Exercise just as good as drugs at preventing migraines
Public release date: 10-Oct-2011 Although exercise is often prescribed as a treatment for migraine, there has not previously been sufficient scientific evidence that it really works. However, research from the…
Chemotherapy can impair speech
Public release date: 6-Sep-2011 Patients who have received high doses of chemotherapy may find it harder to express themselves verbally, according to new research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the…
It is predicted that the incidence of type 1 diabetes in Europe will rise by an alarming 70% between 2005 and 2020
Sweden has 2-3 times as many adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes as previously thought; Findings have potential implications for other high-income countries New research published in Diabetologia…
Coffee reduces breast cancer risk / protective effect of coffee on breast cancer was only measurable for ER-negative breast cancer.
Public release date: 10-May-2011 Recently published research shows that coffee drinkers enjoy not only the taste of their coffee but also a reduced risk of cancer with their cuppa. More…
Want more efficient muscles? Eat your spinach
Public release date: 1-Feb-2011 After taking a small dose of inorganic nitrate for three days, healthy people consume less oxygen while riding an exercise bike. A new study in the…
The key to being attractive (and looking healthy)? A good night’s sleep
Public release date: 14-Dec-2010 Research: Beauty sleep — experimental study on the perceived health and attractiveness of sleep deprived people If you want to look attractive and healthy, the best…
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