Tainted science? Microbiome studies may be ‘flawed’ by contamination
Researchers may be incorrectly linking certain microbes to the microbiota and disease states because of laboratory contamination, a new study has warned.
Archives for November 13, 2014
Folic acid & vitamin B12 may not improve cognitive performance, says 2-year study
Vitamin B9 (folic acid) and vitamin B12 (cobalamin) do not benefit thinking and memory in elderly people despite lowering levels of an Alzheimer's-linked protein, according to the largest study of its kind.
Immunoglobulin from cow's milk may protect against RSV in infants: Study
The inclusion of intact bovine immunoglobulin G (bIgG) in milk-based infant formula could provide protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Dutch researchers claim.
Huge influx of Chinese capital coupled with threat of violence seriously destabilizes maca trade in Peru, expert says
Soaring demand from China and an extremely steep rise in prices has distorted the market for the Peruvian botanical maca to the point where non Chinese buyers have been all but priced out of the trade. The influx of cash has brought violence, too, with...
PUFAs may boost muscle strength in older people, but relationship is complex, says new study
Increased levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) may be associated with bigger muscles and greater knee extension strength in older people, says a new study.
Fish oil group warns of lower omega-3 levels in salmon
Omega-3 levels in farmed salmon - one of the major contributors of dietary fatty acids – are dropping due to changes in fish feed, a global industry group has warned.
Popular diet plans lack evidence for long-term benefits
Popular commercial diets can aid weight loss in the short term, but the long-term impacts on weight maintenance and heart health remain ‘unclear’, say researchers.