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UniSA researchers pioneer new method to more accurately diagnose Parkinson’s disease

University of South Australia researchers are pioneering a new method to more accurately diagnose Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative brain disorder which affects around 70,000 Australians, resulting in a loss of control of body movements.

9 Jul 2020

Aspirin and flavonoids in fruits and vegetables could help prevent colorectal cancer

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables and a daily dose of aspirin have one thing in common-;both can help prevent colorectal cancer. Yet scientists have struggled for decades to find the source of their ability to inhibit cancer cell growth.

7 Jul 2020

Low to moderate alcohol drinking may preserve brain function in older age

Light to moderate drinking may preserve brain function in older age, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

30 Jun 2020

Drinking surged during the pandemic. Do you know the signs of addiction?

Despite the lack of dine-in customers for nearly 2½ long months during the coronavirus shutdown, Darrell Loo of Waldo Thai stayed busy.

24 Jun 2020

The costs of safely reopening a high-end restaurant

Like countless other restaurateurs across California and the nation, Alex and Charity Prestifilippo have been caught in a precarious health-and-safety limbo.

18 Jun 2020

Alcohol taxes have never been lower, study says

Inflation has reduced American alcohol tax rates by 70% since 1933, according to a new study from Boston University School of Public Health published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

15 Jun 2020

At a time of great need, public health lacks ‘lobbying muscle’

If there were ever a time for more public health funding, health experts say, it's now.

15 Jun 2020

Determining Cannabinoids in Marijuana-Infused Edibles

Marijuana-infused edibles or medibles have increased immensely over the last 10 years. With products such as brownies and gummy bears infused with marijuana, it is more important now than ever to test these cannabis-related products.

From Pittcon 12 Jun 2020

Wine-Profiling™ 4.0 from Bruker proves product authenticity to safeguard brand reputation

New Wine-Profiling™ module from Bruker assures origin, variety and authenticity to protect winemakers, associations, distributors and regulators

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 11 Jun 2020

Study finds increase in home wine consumption during confinement

Among other conclusions, the study also adds that 33% of people polled declare they spend more on wine during confinement. Furthermore, solitary consumption has increased and the phenomenon of digital snacking has emerged.

14 May 2020

Celebrities support poetry anthology for NHS Covid-19 Emergency Fund

Actor Simon Callow and author Stephen Fry are backing a poetry anthology for the NHS Covid-19 Emergency Fund which includes a poem by Dr Emma Halliday of Lancaster University.

12 May 2020

British Liver Trust urges people to drink responsibly during COVID-19 pandemic

The UK’s leading liver health charity, the British Liver Trust, is urging people to drink responsibly as in-store sales of alcohol rocket since lockdown began.

7 May 2020

Study examines the link between flavenoid-rich foods and risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Older adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples and tea, were two to four times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias over 20 years compared with people whose intake was higher, according to a new study led by scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University.

6 May 2020

Researchers examine consumers’ shopping and cooking habits before and during Covid19 restrictions

Flour is up there with toilet roll as a commodity that is in high demand at the moment. Retailers are working closely with suppliers to keep stocks of baking ingredients on shelves as a result of the dramatic rise in the number of people who are baking in response to Covid19 restrictions.

22 Apr 2020

Researchers find a key brain region for controlling binge drinking

A team of National Institutes of Health-funded researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina has found that deactivating a stress-signaling system in a brain area known for motivation and emotion-related behaviors decreases binge drinking.

17 Apr 2020

Does olive oil lose its health benefits when heated?

There have been many past studies that show consumption of extra rich virgin olive oil (EVOO) in the diet is beneficial for health. Also, previous studies have look at the antioxidant potential of this oil and the potential mechanism by which it can benefit health. There is, however, limited research that looks at the use of olive oil in cooking.

1 Mar 2020

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UniSA researchers pioneer new method to more accurately diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Aspirin and flavonoids in fruits and vegetables could help prevent colorectal cancer

Low to moderate alcohol drinking may preserve brain function in older age

Drinking surged during the pandemic. Do you know the signs of addiction?

The costs of safely reopening a high-end restaurant

Alcohol taxes have never been lower, study says

At a time of great need, public health lacks ‘lobbying muscle’

Determining Cannabinoids in Marijuana-Infused Edibles

Wine-Profiling™ 4.0 from Bruker proves product authenticity to safeguard brand reputation

Study finds increase in home wine consumption during confinement

Celebrities support poetry anthology for NHS Covid-19 Emergency Fund

British Liver Trust urges people to drink responsibly during COVID-19 pandemic

Study examines the link between flavenoid-rich foods and risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers examine consumers’ shopping and cooking habits before and during Covid19 restrictions

Researchers find a key brain region for controlling binge drinking

Does olive oil lose its health benefits when heated?

Size of wine glass can influence the amount of wine drunk, shows study

Researchers discover a potential new way in which diet influences aging-related diseases

Study: About 8% of West Virginia newborns are exposed to alcohol few weeks before birth

Sanders’ claim that Buttigieg is ‘favorite of the health care industry’ is broad and needs context

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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