Folic acid is not only a safeguard against spina bifida and other
birth defects in babies - it can also prevent heart disease and
strokes, two of Northern Ireland's biggest killers, according to
research from the University of...
The belief that a fatty diet is potentially harmful to human health
gained more credence this week when a sixteen-year study found one
of the first direct links between a fatty diet and heart disease in
women, reports the science...
Taking vitamins to combat the effects of heart disease or cancer
could be a waste of time, claim researchers from Oxford
University's Clinical Trial Service.
Overweight adults with a diet rich in wholegrains could
significantly reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a
new study by researchers at Harvard University.
According to a new report, fortifying foods with B vitamins and
giving additional supplements to people with heart disease, and
those at risk, could save lives and money.
According to researchers, supplementing the diet with antioxidant
vitamins and minerals appears to blunt the beneficial effects of
certain cholesterol-lowering drugs.