Could ‘superfoods’ stop disease?
Lentils and broccoli, algae and insects: science is investigating traditional and new diets in a bid to reduce the risks of us getting ill
Energy Dense Foods May Increase Cancer Risk Regardless of Obesity Status
A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reveals a link between high dietary energy density in food and obesity-related cancer in normal weight individuals
Children who sleep an hour less at higher risk of type 2 diabetes, says study
A study has found that children who slept on average one hour less a night had higher risk factors for type 2 diabetes, including higher levels of blood glucose and insulin resistance.
Vitamin Therapy May Help Prevent Melanoma
A new review highlights the potential of nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) for preventing melanoma in high-risk individuals.
Important to Communicate Cancer Prevention Message to Young Adults to Reduce Risks Later in Life
In a Special Supplement to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine experts examine the challenges of effectively communicating with young adults regarding cancer prevention and explore possible solutions
New study reveals late spread of breast cancer and backs key role of early diagnosis
Breast cancer cells that spread to other parts of the body break off and leave the primary tumour at late stages of disease development, scientists from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and their collaborators have found.
Yoga Effective at Reducing Symptoms of Depression
Multi-week regimen may be an effective complement to traditional therapy, multiple studies suggest