Blue is the new black in the world of nutrition research, and this latest research into delicious blueberries adds more evidence for the health benefits they can offer.
Tests and Investigations
CSIRO starts testing 2 potential COVID-19 vaccines
CSIRO starts pre-clinical testing of 2 potential COVID-19 vaccines.
Eye symptoms in patients with COVID-19
Nearly one-third of patients with COVID-19 treated at a hospital centre had eye abnormalities, a small study from China has shown.
COVID-19 survivors’ blood plasma may help critically ill
Critically ill patients with COVID-19 have shown improvement after transfusion of plasma from survivors of the disease.
What are fasting mimicking diets (FMD)
A new study looked at the benefits of a fasting mimicking diet on mice that had a chemically induced form of inflammatory bowel disease, IBD.
Could a urine sample help screen HPV
A simple urine test, may be the future cancer screening test to detect Human Papilloma Virus HPV.
Fibre could save your life
A comprehensive review of the evidence shows a diet high in fibre is key to reducing your risk of several chronic diseases.
Can eating peanuts cure a peanut allergy?
A new clinical trial using peanut oral immunotherapy was successful in desensitising two-thirds of children and adolescents who were allergic to peanuts.
PET scan: purpose and results
A PET (positron emission tomography) scan can be used to monitor small functional changes over time and even assess your response to treatment.
Exercise counters cancer-related fatigue
Fatigue is a common side effect of cancer and its treatments. A review identifies ways to fight cancer fatigue, including exercise and psychological therapies.