The added ingredients in pesticide formulations can make the mixture many times more toxic, but regulators aren’t testing for this effect say UK scientists.
13 March, 2018The skin microbiome is increasingly seen as important to human health; now scientists say that a bacteria commonly found on the skin may help prevent UV induced skin cancer.
12 March, 2018People suffering with major depressive disorder may have inflammation that reduces their ability to absorb the amino acid arginine, according to Finnish scientists.
6 March, 2018New research from Belgian scientists has shown that a natural alkaloid, extracted from daffodils, activates anti-tumour pathways in the body.
5 March, 2018With their phones out, diners felt more distracted and less satisfied by spending time with friends and family.
1 March, 2018A blind test of both organic and non-organic French wines, has shown that humans can identify pesticides by taste and that this skill can be learned.
26 February, 2018In a new study, individuals with the highest blood levels of vitamin E had the lowest risk of developing gallstones.
20 February, 2018In people studied for three decades, more than two servings a week of yogurt led to an approximately 20% lower risk of major coronary heart disease or stroke.
16 February, 2018Everyday products such as shampoo, lotions, cleaning products and paint now contribute as much to urban air pollution as emissions from vehicles, say researchers.
16 February, 2018People whose diets are high in “ultra-processed” foods may also have a significantly higher risk of cancer, according to a major new study.
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