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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...

Weight-bearing exercise and proper nutrition play a crucial role in maintaining bone health, especially during breast cancer treatment. Incorporating a combination of weight-bearing aerobic activities and resistance exercises into your routine can help strengthen your bones. In addition, optimizing your intake of vitamin D and calcium, adopting a nutrient-rich diet, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, and staying updated on bone density testing are essential steps to support your ...

There are multiple factors that will influence the growth of mycotoxins.   Some of these include the temperature, humidity, the type of surface, and most importantly, how much moisture is available.   The humidity and type of surface are factors that we have the most control over.  Look at the table from a study looking at mould growth in a water-damaged building.  A study showed that homes with walls that are made up of cellulose, synthetic material, or gypsum hav...