Prunes have an enviable reputation as a laxative and it now seems they may protect against bowel cancer, too. Researchers from Texas A&M University and the University of North Carolina have found that eating dried plums maintains a healthy balance of bacteria within the lower colon which is associated with […]
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Coenzyme Q10 supplements can boost fertility in both men and women. After reading about statins and coenzyme Q10, a reader commented that she knew of at least sixteen women in their 40s who successfully became pregnant while taking coenzyme Q10 supplements. Research is increasingly supporting the use of coenzyme Q10 […]
As a lover of cheese, I was concerned at a recent analysis of 32 studies that showed a potential link between prostate cancer and dairy intake. Although I don’t own a prostate myself, three members of my household do – and they share my delight in a nice runny brie, […]
Whether or not following an organic diet is better for health is a controversial issue. The answer to this thorny question was recently made clearer by a review of 343 studies published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Researchers compared the nutritional quality and safety of organic versus conventionally-grown fruits, […]
