Gut bacteria may play role in brain protection
Our natural gut-residing microbes could play a role in controlling the permeability of the blood-brain barrier - which protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood, say researchers.
Archives for November 28, 2014
Obesity causes half a million cancers a year: Study
High body mass index (BMI) is to blame for nearly half a million cases of cancer each year worldwide, according to a new study.
Study shines a light on myth that blueberries improve night vision
New research from Canada suggests that blueberries and bilberries do not significantly improve night vision in a healthy population, contradicting several previous (though often less well-designed) studies.
L’Oreal and Nestle end Inneov venture
Cosmetics manufacturer L’Oreal and food giant Nestle have announced they will end the activity of their joint venture Innéov during the course of the first quarter 2015.