New evidence from a large-scale study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that omega-3 fatty acids could potentially reduce the risk of lung function decline. The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, aimed to understand better the association between omega-3 fatty acids and lung health.  “We know a lot about the role of diet in cancer and cardiovascular diseases, but the role of diet in chronic lung disease ...

The cancer-research arm of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the low-calorie sweetener aspartame as ‘possibly carcinogenic’. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France, said its decision, announced on 14 July, was based on limited evidence for liver cancer in studies on people and rodents. However, the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) said that recommended daily limits for consumption of the sweetener, found in ...

Physiotherapists have strong knowledge and skills to deal with many of the functional problems that result from cancer treatment. The role of physiotherapy spans from cancer prevention to palliative and end-of-life care. Physiotherapeutic interventions offer a solution for many of the impairments experienced by patients living with and beyond cancer, such as declines in physical function and quality of life. Specialised physiotherapeutic interventions can manage complex cancer-related side ...

How much do we really know about the microbiome? What does it take to identify new probiotic strains and their associated health benefits? When should we leverage precise single strains and when is it more effective to use synergistic blends? The microbiome is an incredibly rich new field of study, where, with the help of DNA sequencing, we are able to identify entirely new strains that were previously unknown. But it is not just individual probiotic strains that play a key role in human hea...

In recent years, the acidic tumour microenvironment (TME) created by cancer-specific metabolism has garnered significant attention in the field of cancer therapy. In this blog post, we delve into a research topic focused on cancer metabolism, specifically highlighting the impact of TME acidity on cancer pathology.  Understanding Cancer Development:
Otto Warburg's groundbreaking work on the origin of cancer cells revealed a crucial point: cancer cells develop in an oxygen-deficient e...

Don't underestimate the potential of small packages. Broccoli sprouts, the precursor to mature broccoli, have gained attention in recent years due to their incredible cancer-fighting compounds. While they may not be as readily available as regular broccoli, the remarkable benefits researchers have discovered make them worth considering. In this blog, we will explore the nutritional properties of broccoli sprouts, their role in cancer prevention, and their potential benefits for heart hea...