Nitrates in veg vs. gastric ulcers
8/5/2008 |
Fruits and vegetables that are rich in nitrates protect the stomach from damage.
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The truth about absinthe
7/5/2008 |
The theory that the liqueur absinthe reputedly used to drive artists mad is a hoax, scientists claim, adding that it was the strong alcohol in the drink that damaged their health.
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Cola bad for the bones?
29/4/2008 |
While enjoying a cola or two every day might seem harmless enough, recent research suggests that those tasty drinks could be compromising your bone health.
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Flavoured milk just as healthy
25/4/2008 |
Despite its added sugar, flavoured milk may be better for kids than no milk at all, and may even be as healthy as the plain variety, a study of US children suggests.
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Food aid not nutritious
24/4/2008 |
Medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) warned that much of the food aid given to poor countries grappling with rising prices was unsuitable for malnourished children.
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Diet determines sex of child
23/4/2008 |
Oysters may excite the libido, but there is nothing like a hearty breakfast laced with sugar to boost a woman's chances of conceiving a son, according to a recent study.
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Steaks out of a test-tube?
22/4/2008 |
The animal rights group Peta is putting up a million dollar reward for anyone who by 2012 can grow in-vitro meat that looks and tastes like the real thing.
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Teen eating disorders contagious
21/4/2008 |
A study in US high school students provides additional evidence that eating disorders may be contagious.
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Food passes bacteria to humans
18/4/2008 |
The use of antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents throughout the food chain contributes to the growth of resistant bacteria which can be passed on to humans through food.
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Diet may help prevent skin cancer
17/4/2008 |
A low-kilojoule diet may help prevent skin cancer, a US study of mice suggests.
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