Soya in the meat and dairy supply chains of UK supermarkets could be contributing to illegal deforestation in the Amazon undermining customer-friendly claims of a ‘clean’ soya supply chain.
14 February, 2022After just one application of sunscreen, a range of worrying chemicals can be absorbed into the bloodstream at levels that exceed official safety thresholds.
23 January, 2020The prebiotic/probiotic combination found in yogurt and high fibre foods could strengthen the microbiome and help protect against lung cancer, say scientists.
30 October, 2019Taking vitamin D by oral spray is just as effective as taking a tablet, and many find sprays easier to take and more convenient.
29 October, 2019New research shows that teamwork is key for the trillions of bacteria that live in our gut and this has a big impact on our overall health and well-being.
9 October, 2019US data finds naturally occurring arsenic, the byproducts of chemicals used to disinfect water and radioactive elements top the list of tap water contaminants.
23 September, 2019That tea break could be doing more than just giving you an injection of caffeine – it could help protect against age-related decline in the way the brain organises information.
19 September, 2019Optimism – the ability to see the glass half full rather than half empty – could be the key to a longer life for both men and women.
19 September, 2019New evidence suggests that low vitamin D status plays an important role in the development of Parkinson’s Disease and a corresponding increase in the frequency of falls and insomnia.
19 September, 2019Edible flowers are a surprising source of healthy fatty-acids, carotenoids and more, according to new research.
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