The first ever study on the intakes of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in pregnant women in New Zealand, has found only 30 per cent are getting the recommended daily amount.
US documentary calls for laws to limit consumption of harmful sweeteners hidden in 'healthy' food
Probiotics alone or combined with prebiotics may help ease depression
Researchers have identified a molecule that plays a key role in the body's inflammatory response to overeating, which can lead to obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic diseases. The finding suggests that the molecule could be a promising therapeutic target to control this inflammation and keep metabolic diseases in check.
Diet rich in nutrients and antioxidants may prevent or even reverse the effects of Alzheimer's disease
Iron accumulation in the outer layer of the brain is associated with cognitive deterioration in people with Alzheimer's disease.
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BBC 1 - Lord Winston's New Documentary Series on The Human Mind
Can old-fashioned cod liver oil help dyslexia? Jill Turton investigates
Vitamin B supplements may help people to fight depression, research suggests.
The number of young people affected by wheat intolerance may have been underestimated, research suggests.