A possible relationship between men’s diets and the quality of their semen has long been a discussion point. Researchers have now confirmed that antioxidants, molecules which are found mainly in fruit and vegetables and can delay and prevent the oxidation of other molecules, play a key role.

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Food Standards Agency – Arsenic in rice research published : Nutritionist warns “the bigger problem is water” UK Rice Milk Manufacturers Response – FSA Rice and Arsenic Statement Further to the publication of the Food Standards Information Sheet on arsenic levels in rice products, including rice grains, rice food…

Supermarket shoppers may be encouraged to buy sugar-filled, calorie-rich drinks by discounts and promotions, according to New Zealand research. A study has found healthy drinks were less likely to be discounted in supermarkets. And the amount of the discount was greater on products higher in fat, sugar and energy.

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The connection between insomnia and weight gain, both common complaints of mid-life women, has been well established, but a new study by UCLA researchers has revealed why. The culprits are two hormones; ghrelin , often referred to as the “hunger hormone” because it stimulates appetite and increases before meals;…

Abdominal pain occurs for many reasons.  1 in 5 American adults have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  Yet many people are unco mfortable talking about it because their symptoms may be too embarrassing. No one knows exac tly what causes irritable bowel syndrome.  The walls of the intestines are lined…