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 medicine with grapefruit juice –...
Nutrition
The Nutrition category explores the role of food and nutrients in supporting health, wellbeing and disease prevention. It offers evidence-based guidance on dietary patterns, nutrient needs and practical approaches to eating well, while also examining emerging research and common misconceptions. From tips for balanced meals to insights into the relationship between nutrition and long-term health, this category helps readers make informed choices that support both body and mind.
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 education and development in the...
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 research led by the University...
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 new report. Nationwide research into...
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 are being explored on 12th November,...
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 yeast that help (or hinder)...
Diet and its effect on Autism
How may diet and nutrition benefit those with Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)? I see a considerable number of people who tell me they...
Low-carb diet really does work better
Summer time is a perfect season to start a healthy diet, but trying to lose weight can be hard work as well as stressful and...
Why teens collapse at festivals
Did you know the most common cause of collapse at music festivals isn’t because of substances people have taken, but because of one they haven’t...
Attitudes in pregnancy can affect child’s weight gain
Teenagers are less likely to be overweight if their mum or dad had a positive attitude during pregnancy, a new study by the Univeristy of...
