September 27, 2024

Efficacy of Mpox Vaccine Wanes Within a Year, Studies Reveal

The escalating global Mpox outbreak has been met with a concerning revelation. Two distinct studies have indicated that the efficacy of Bavarian Nordic's vaccine, known as Modified Vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN), appears to diminish to undetectable levels within a span of 6 to 12 months.
September 27, 2024

High-Grade Face Masks Evidence Weak, UK Covid Inquiry Told

There is only “weak evidence” that high-grade face masks better protected health workers than surgical ones in the pandemic, the UK’s Covid inquiry has been told.
September 27, 2024

Flavonoid Consumption May Reduce Risk of Dementia

New research has found that people who consume more foods rich in flavonoids, such as berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate, could lower their risk of dementia.
September 27, 2024

Low Magnesium Linked to Increased DNA Damage in Healthy Adults

Low levels of magnesium could raise the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative disorders, according to a recent study published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
September 27, 2024

Vitamin E Combined With High Doses of Vitamin B6 and Niacin Shows Promise in Reducing Cataract Risk

Targeted supplementation of vitamins E, B6 and niacin could play a key role in maintaining eye health and mitigating the risk of cataract formation, findings from a Chinese study suggest.
September 20, 2024

Low Levels of Manganese Can Aggravate Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Researchers at the University of Michigan have delved deeper into the relationship between manganese deficiency and inflammatory bowel disease and found that low levels of this micronutrient can exacerbate intestinal injury and inflammation.
September 20, 2024

More Than Half of UK Government Nutrition Advisors Are Paid by Food Companies

At least 11 of the 17 members of the UK government’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition have conflicts of interest with the likes of Nestle, sugar manufacturer Tate and Lyle, and the world's largest ice cream producer, Unilever, reports Sophie Borland in the British Medical Journal.
September 20, 2024

Increasing Omega-3 Intakes Linked to Delayed Aging

Omega-3 fatty acids may slow the aging process, says a new study from China.