In the News
Apples may have anti-ageing effect
Sunday, February 15, 2009
The Straits Times By Poon Chian Hui
The adage ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ may no longer apply to apples having the ability to keep just the flu bug away. The discovery of phloretin, an antioxidant derived from apples, means that the fruit may also help reduce the risk of skin cancer.… continue reading
Low vitamin D may make you heavier
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Low levels of Vitamin D in the body may be responsible for weight gain in women. Vitamin D insufficiency has been linked to low bone mineral density, increased risk of fracture, and obesity in adults. However, this relationship has not been well characterised in young adults.… continue reading
NZ sun too strong for vitamin D advice
Sunday, February 15, 2009
The cancer Society is urging Kiwi sun lovers to think carefully before taking controversial advice to sunbathe more. New research from England’s Bristol University has lent weight to the argument of campaigners in the UK who say vitamin D deficiency – which is often caused by inadequate sun exposure – may be a danger that outweighs the risk of skin cancer.… continue reading
Moles and melanoma risk similar worldwide
Friday, February 13, 2009
By David Douglas
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Although where one lives may influence the risk for skin cancer, people with a large number of moles seem to have a consistent risk regardless of their latitude of residence, researchers have found.… continue reading
Do vitamin pills really work?
Friday, February 13, 2009
By Lorelei Mason ONE News Health Correspondent, New Zealand
I know I run the risk of being shot down in flames by the health supplement industry, or conversely the conventional medical world, for what I am about to say. But I’ll put it out there for debate as it’s an argument that keeps raising its head again and again in study after study: Do vitamin pills really make you healthier?… continue reading
