Patients should lose weight before bariatric surgery
Lower BMI before bariatric surgery predicts greater post-operative weight loss, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds.…
Nutrition
Digestive enzymes and health
There have been a lot of claims pertaining to digestive enzymes recently, that they can do everything from curing depression…
Omega-3 supplements reduce risk of premature birth
Daily omega-3 supplementation reduces the risk of birth before 37 weeks by 11 per cent, and reduces the risk of…
10 tips to beat the Autumn blues
As the nights draw and get colder it isn’t unusual to experience a seasonal slow-down, a change in your mood…
When not to drink grapefruit juice
When not to drink grapefruit juice: Have you ever seen the contraindication on your medication – Do not take this…
New school of coloproctology launched
The European Society of Coloproctology’s (ESCP) Education Committee has launched a new training school to help surgeons continue their professional…
Mediterranean diet may reduce stroke in women
Following a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce stroke risk in women over 40 but not in men – according to new…
Brits not eating enough greens
One in twenty Brits have not eaten a single green vegetable in a MONTH or longer, according to a shocking…
Not just what you eat but when you eat
Not just what you eat but when you eat influences body weight. Some of the recent science relating to this topic…
How to keep your microbiome happy
Your gut absorbs nutrients from the food you eat and is packed with trillions of microbes like bacteria, fungus and…