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Grape juice may boost ageing memory
Older adults with early memory decline may benefit from drinking grape juice, a new study suggests.
Grape juice contains high levels of polyphenols, which act as an antioxidant and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Research has
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Girls benefit more from breastfeeding
The protective effects of breast milk appear to be higher in girls than in boys, new research suggests.
Breastfeeding has long been thought to protect all babies equally against disease, but the latest study from experts at Johns Hopkins
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Traditional Mediterranean diet 'may prevent diabetes'
The traditional Mediterranean diet may help to protect people against developing type-2 diabetes, scientists have said.
Researchers at the University of Navarra in Spain questioned over 13,000 graduates on their dietary habits, including
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Sugary diet not main cause of ADHD
Sugary foods may not be the main cause of hyperactivity in children despite many parents' concerns, an expert has claimed.
Professor David Benton, a specialist in eating behaviour at the University of Wales, Swansea, carried out a review
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Milk recommended for healthy diet
A healthy diet should contain milk, even if a person is on a diet, according to experts.
Cravendale has launched a new campaign to educate people about the importance of milk and the fact that it contains 17 essential vitamins and
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Experts note 'tremendous increase' in allergies
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of people suffering from allergies over the last three decades, experts have said.
Dr Adrian Morris, an allergy specialist at the Surrey Allergy Clinic, said that doctors have been alarmed by
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Dehydrated tomatoes may prevent prostate cancer
Dehydrated tomato products appear to have a protective effect against prostate cancer, new research suggests.
A number of studies have raised the possibility that tomatoes may protect against the disease, but the latest research in the
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Dietary changes may protect smokers from lung cancer
Scientists have found that compounds found in fruits, vegetables and teas may protect smokers from lung cancer.
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles analysed the dietary history of 558 people with lung cancer and a
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Exercise cuts risk of cancer death in men
Scientists have found that men who exercise are less likely to die from cancer than those who lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institute carried out a seven-year study to investigate the impact of physical
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Organic milk 'better for health'
New research suggests that organic milk may be better for health than regular milk as it contains higher levels of beneficial nutrients.
A study by Newcastle University found that cows which graze on organic farms produce milk with
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Flat fizzy drinks 'no good for rehydration'
Children who are vomiting or suffering from diarrhoea should not be given flat carbonated drinks as an alternative to oral rehydration solutions, scientists have warned.
Some children are so averse to the taste of oral rehydration
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Cocoa may benefit diabetes patients
People with type-2 diabetes may benefit from cocoa, scientists have found.
Cocoa is rich in natural plant compounds called flavanols, which have been found to improve blood vessel function.
A new study, appearing in the Journal of
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