June 13, 2019

Low Vitamin K Status Linked To Higher Blood Pressure, Stiffer Arteries

Improving vitamin K status may boost cardiovascular health by reducing arterial stiffness and improving blood pressure, suggests a study from scientists in Belgium and The Netherlands.
June 12, 2019

Almost 10 Percent Of French Farms Are Now Organic

Record numbers of French farmers converted to using organic approaches last year. As a result, almost 10 percent of French farms are now organic.
June 11, 2019

Sunshine May Decrease Risk Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

NEWS New research from Australia has found that children who spend half an hour a day outside in the sun reduce their risk of inflammatory bowel disease. […]
June 10, 2019

Study Links Poor Sleep With Poor Nutrition

NEWS Research conducted in the United States has found that people who get fewer than seven hours of sleep per night on average consume lower amounts […]
June 7, 2019

Opioid Drug Firm Files For Bankruptcy After Bribery Probe

NEWS Pharma company Insys Therapeutics has become the first opioid manufacturer to file for bankruptcy. This follows it agreeing a $225 settlement with the U.S. Department […]
June 6, 2019

Sun-Drenched Middle East Has A High Vitamin D Deficiency Rate

NEWS Despite the intense sunshine in the Middle East and North Africa, vitamin D deficiency is widespread among the population. COMMENT A micronutrient that has numerous […]
June 5, 2019

Study Finds Up To 35 Percent Of Female Athletes Are Deficient In Iron

NEWS A new study has found that up to 35 percent of female athletes are deficient in iron. COMMENT Iron plays a key role in the […]
June 4, 2019

First Cancer Lawsuit Over Roundup Weedkiller Filed In Australia

NEWS In the first Australian case to link Bayer’s Roundup weedkiller with cancer, a Melbourne gardener has launched legal action against the multinational pharma company. COMMENT […]