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Nanoparticles in food packaging disrupt digestion

Antimicrobial nanoparticles added to food packaging could negatively impact the way your digestive tract functions, reducing nutrient absorption and increasing inflammation.

10 April, 2018

Acupressure self-care relieves painful periods

A simple app, which provides visual guidance on effective acupuncture points, could help ease the pain of menstrual cramps and help give women a sense of control.

5 April, 2018

Get moving to get happy

We may not be sure of the optimal daily ‘dose’ – but for many people, maintaining a healthy levels of physical activity is an effective prescription for happiness.

5 April, 2018

Supplements in pregnancy could cut kids’ allergy risk

Women who take fish oil supplements and probiotics in later pregnancy – and during breastfeeding – may reduce their child’s risk of food allergy and eczema, according to new research.

28 March, 2018

High-fibre diet treats type-2 diabetes

New research shows that a diet rich in a diversity of fruits and vegetables can help treat type-2 diabetes by changing the balance of bacteria that live in the gut.

28 March, 2018

Early exposure to thyroid-disrupting chemicals harms babies’ brains

Toxic chemicals in every day items such as food, cosmetics and plastics can disrupt the maternal thyroid hormones in pregnant women, essential for normal brain development of children.

26 March, 2018

Non-antibiotic drugs can harm the microbiome

Worrying new research shows that non-antibiotic drugs can kill the good bacteria commonly found in a healthy gut, and also contribute to antibiotic resistance.

21 March, 2018

Omega-6 fats protect against premature death

Getting adequate levels of omega-6 fatty acids in your diet could prevent against early death and help keep keep cardiovascular diseases at bay.

20 March, 2018

Vitamin D improves mental health in women with type-2 diabetes

Recent research suggests that a high weekly dose of vitamin D could improve depression and anxiety among women with type 2 diabetes.

19 March, 2018

Holding hands can help ease pain

Holding the hand of a loved one in pain could significantly reduce their suffering, due to a combination of brainwave synchronisation and empathy.

15 March, 2018