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Brain inflammation link to major depression revealed

New evidence of the link between inflammation in the brain and depression suggests treating the inflammation could help treat the depression.

16 February, 2015
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Low childhood vitamin D levels linked to adult atherosclerosis

Not getting enough vitamin D as a child can increase the risk factors for heart disease much later in life, according to Finnish researchers

13 February, 2015
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Milk thistle extract fights rare brain tumor

In laboratory tests silibinin – the major active constituent of milk thistle seeds – has been shown to slow the growth of pituitary tumours that cause Cushing Disease

13 February, 2015
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Cocoa can help boost brain health

The normal ageing of the brain can be slowed by getting more of the unique antioxidant flavanols in minimally processed cocoa powder

11 February, 2015
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Organic food reduces pesticide exposure

A new study is among the first to predict a person’s pesticide exposure based on information about their usual diet.

10 February, 2015
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The anti-inflammatory power of nature, art and spirituality

The sense of awe that we feel in nature, when seeing great art or when in touch with a higher power, has an anti-inflammatory effect in the body

4 February, 2015
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‘Superbugs’ warning for genetically modified insect factories

Proposed genetically modified insect factories could spread antibiotic resistant bacteria into the environment, posing a risk to human health, say campaigners

4 February, 2015
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Green tea ingredient may kill oral cancer cells

A compound found in green tea appears to trigger a cycle that kills oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone, according to food scientists.

2 February, 2015
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No ‘scientific consensus’ on the safety of GMOs

An important joint statement by hundreds of independent scientists deconstructs the notion that there is ‘scientific consensus’ on the safety of GMOs

29 January, 2015
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Sugary drinks linked to earlier onset of menstruation

New evidence shows that girls who frequently consume sugary drinks tend to start their periods earlier and as a result raise their risk of breast cancer

28 January, 2015