Recent research has found that moderate amounts of added fructose and sucrose can double body fat production, which may further contribute to diabetes or fatty liver development in the long term. In a study, 94 healthy men were assigned to consume s...
Since unmanaged and long-term mental health can lead to a wide range of health issues, it is crucial to look for ways to prevent and alleviate stress. A recent study has found that having a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less s...
As more investigations have shown that diet plays a vital role in healthy cognitive and brain ageing, it becomes a potential target for investigation. In a recent study, dietary patterns were derived from a 130-item food frequency questionnaire for ...
Erectile dysfunction can reduce sexual intimacy and negatively influence the psychological well-being in both the affected men and their partners. Besides, erectile dysfunction can be an early sign of cardiovascular disease, especially in younger me...
Meat lovers, who have frequent consumption on red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon, sausages and salami, are proven to have raised risks of major chronic diseases, including coronary heart disease (CHD). A US study revealed that substi...
Obesity is a threatening public health issue with severe health consequences. Apart from pharmacological and dietary interventions, natural supplements like grape seed extract (GSE) are also beneficial. Rich in polyphenols with strong antioxidant an...
Eating disorder (ED) is a form of psychiatric illness associated with an abnormal fear of weight gain and feelings of fatness. It has been proposed that emotional distress is directly linked to higher risks of eating disorders. A recent study on 168...
Commonly known as a weight loss strategy, intermittent fasting provides multiple benefits in addition to weight control, including reducing cardiovascular risk and preventing cancer and neurodegeneration. A recent study investigated serum proteomics...
Although chlorohexidine (CHX) is the staple formulation in conventional mouthwashes, its side effects including tooth staining, lingering taste and mucosal desquamation have sparked interest in searching for an alternative. In a recent clinical tria...
Prenatal dietary supplements have a profound impact on the health of newborns, for instance vitamin D and n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) have been shown to reduce the risk of asthma through modulating the immune system and airwa...
The associations between 4 types of food, including processed meat, unprocessed red meat, poultry and fish, and incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality were recently reported. The diet data from 1985 to 2002 of a pooled cohort ...
