HEALTH & WELLBEING

The claims of the anti-inflammatory properties of various berries and dark leafy greens have been purported for decades, but the main cause of an ever-increasing list of chronic illnesses continues to be inflammation.

Someone commented on a recent Natural News vaccine article something to this effect: "Why spend time confirming what we know; we need solutions."

Experiments show that metformin blocks uveitis in laboratory rats

Study Highlights -Implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients who had a distressed (Type D) personality reported significantly poorer health than those who did not.

A University of Adelaide study has identified the risk of major birth defects associated with different types of assisted reproductive technology.

Fibroid uterine tumors affect an estimated 15 million women in the United States, causing irregular bleeding, anemia, pain and infertility. Despite the high prevalence of the tumors, which occur in 60 percent of women by age 45, the molecular cause has been unknown.

Scientific studies have previously demonstrated that many lifestyle factors as well as diet can have a major impact on genetic expression that either promotes or inhibits the development of Alzheimer's dementia.

Providing more evidence to the motif 'you are what you eat', scientists have found that eating a fast food diet increases the risk for depression by more than fifty percent.

Almost a third of eggs labelled as "free range" in Australia are produced in conditions that breach the egg industry's own regulations, according to new figures published by the Australian Egg Corporation Limited (AECL).

It can be a challenge to find decent food for a decent price when eating out. This is how I eat well while not paying top dollar.

University of Georgia Professor Ying Xu and his colleagues analyzed information from microarray chips, which are small glass slides containing large amounts of gene material, and have found that low oxygen levels in cells may be a primary cause of uncontrollable tumor growth in some cancers.

One of the world's largest food and nutrition companies, Nestlé, has announced its intention to acquire US-based global nutrition company Pfizer Nutrition for US$11.85 billion (AU$11.5 billion).

Teaching kids how to confidently and effectively argue with you now will give them tools they need to stand up to peer pressure later.

She thought her left eye was becoming watery because it was either reacting to her make-up or the odd weather. As the eye problem kept getting worse, 19-year-old Tasha Jilka from Leicester saw a doctor, expecting a remedy to some kind of allergy. She later learned a cancer tumour has grown behind her nose, which meant she needed surgery to remove the life-threatening foreign growth.

It seems improbable that a baby born underweight would be prone to obesity, but it is well documented that these children tend to put on weight in youth if they're allowed free access to calories. Now, researchers believe they understand why this happens.

Creator of the iconic vehicle drives from Los Angeles to Vancouver to help raise cash for cancer research.

Exercise, portion control and some cool toys can help you win the battle of the bulge. (And be sure to check out the video of some super-smart dogs at the end.)

The Heart Foundation and National Stroke Foundation today called for the Australian Government to abolish duty-free cigarette sales in the Federal Budget announcement, arguing the revenue could pay for a broad range of vital cardiovascular health initiatives.

In a first of its kind, The University of Queensland is conducting an Australia-wide study of the relinquishment of care in the disability sector.

Here are seven ideas you can try to get your kids to try new things.

What is the first question a meat-eater asks when you tell them you never eat meat?

More and more couples are saving money and giving a boost to small businesses by having local food trucks cater their big day.

The concept of vaccinating to immunize began in 1796, when British apothecary (pharmacist) Edward Jenner inserted cowpox pus under the skin of an eight year old boy. Jenner based his experiment on an unsubstantiated rumor that anyone who had experienced cowpox would be immune to smallpox.

Ready for lawn parties, patio dining and treks to the dog park? Make sure your dog also has the tools to enjoy this season. Consider this your warm-weather pet checklist:

Anybody who has ever attempted to lose weight can attest to the difficulty.

High blood pressure is an epidemic that is currently sweeping across America. The fast lifestyle of fast food, soda and stress is starting to catch up on the average American, so much so that an estimated one in every three Americans has high blood pressure.

When a person gets a sudden headache after indulging in cold desserts, such as ice cream, everyone would say it is only “brain freeze” and it will soon pass. Now Harvard scientists have looked deeper and found an explanation, Daily Mail reported.

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) expressed on Friday its opposition to plans for the relaxation of fatigue standards for train drivers in New South Wales from the current 12-hour maximum.

Our food blogger wants to know if a bottle of inexpensive red wine improves by giving it a swirl in the blender.