Research Papers

This Australian research has found that there is a link between food allergies that are present as a baby and an increased risk of both asthma and poorer…

According to the World Health Organization, the global rates of obesity have nearly tripled in the last 50 years. It is currently thought that obesity is…

This randomized controlled trial was conducted in 61 healthy adults to quantify the health impacts of the polyphenols found in blueberries. The participants received…

The status of teeth have an essential role in indicating overall health. One of the most common index for assessing dental health is the number of decayed, missing…

Globally, as of July 2023, almost 7 million deaths have occurred due to a COVID-19 infection. Despite a significant improvement in the clinical understanding…

This study investigated whether there is an association between nighttime fasting, how often we eat and at what time we eat, in relation to the risk of developing…

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects up to 10% of women. It is characterized by deposits of tissue that develop outside the uterus which can…

Research has shown that an increased body weight may be associated with risk of varying types of cancer. The purpose of this paper was to assess whether…

Non-infectious uveitis, which is inflammation to the iris that can drive problems with eyesight, is the most prevalent form of uveitis in…

Literature has shown that intakes of artificial sweeteners has been associated with weight gain. This study looked closely at the habits associated with…

The purpose of this systematic review including 18 studies was to understand the impact that sourdough bread has on glucose spikes and appetite, as well…

The factors that influence how we feel when we wake up and for the duration of the day are expected to be due to how we sleep, however this paper has…

It is estimated that 40% of noncommunicable diseases can be attributed to dietary behaviors. There is also strong evidence that excessive…

It is often said that eating a big breakfast is the best way to lose weight, or eating late at night will cause weight gain. This study assesses whether the time of…

Artificial sweeteners are used as an alternative to sugar as they have a sweet taste without the calories and more than 20,000 products worldwide contain…

Mold is commonly found inside and outside the home as it grows in places with lots of moisture and is present in the air, soil, plants, animals and even humans…

The global obesity epidemic is increasingly effecting children and adolescents. It has been estimated by The World Obesity Federation that 71 million children…

Fermented beverages such as kombucha and kefir have a long history of being enjoyed by people worldwide. The starter cultures used a SCOBY for…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto-immune disease that impacts roughly 1% of the global population and is associated with increased risk of death…

Individuals who have high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and/or obesity are at increased risk of complications with their health such as renal disease…

The aim of this paper was to investigate whether adhering to cancer prevention recommendations such as dietary and lifestyle changes before, during…

Dyslipidemia is defined as abnormalities to lipid (fat) profiles, such as elevated total cholesterol and triglycerides. Abnormalities of lipid profiles are associated…

The purpose of this paper was to assess the role of dietary flavanoids such as quercetin and myricetin in cognitive performance. Cognitive performance…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental condition with common characteristics such as impaired social interaction and repetitive behaviors…

Diabetes is a disease that involves multiple systems of the body and results from insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes) and/or deficiencies in insulin secretion (type 1 diabetes)…

A research team from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney found that stress can override the body’s natural response to feeling full, and increase cravings for highly…

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by narrowing airways causing airflow obstruction. Approximately 20 million people in the United States are impacted…

The human gut microbiota is made up of trillions of micro-organisms and can be altered by many factors, such as lifestyle choices and nutrition. The micro-organisms are also…

Mast cells are a type of white blood cell which are located in connective tissue, such as under the skin, in the lungs, intestines and nerves. Mast cells constantly release many chemicals…

Nutrition plays a crucial role in any athlete’s performance, however this review shows that it may also impact visual range. Visual range is assessed by how far someone can…

Cardiovascular diseases such as ischemic heart disease and stroke continue to be the leading cause of death worldwide. The first stage of common cardiovascular diseases…

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, many people are still struggling with health consequences since their initial infection. Long-COVID is a term being used in literature…

The purpose of this paper was to determine the prevalence and severity of mast cell activation in long-COVID, which has been hypothesized as a contributing factor to the persistent…

This large-scale study including 3,562 older adults established that a diet low in flavanols may drive age-related memory loss. The participants were randomly assigned to a 3 year…

Countless studies have shown that a high-fat and high-sugar diet is associated with an increased risk of metabolic disease and some clinical studies have implied that eating this way may…

The most fatal cancer in women is breast cancer and it has now overtaken lung cancer as the world’s most diagnosed cancer. A woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 14 seconds…

Humans have a biological clock called the circadian rhythm, a process that programs sleep, food, social interactions and heart health. The circadian rhythm is programmed largely by genes…

It is well known that a high saturated fat intake is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and that diets centered around increasing plants is more beneficial for heart health. A plant-based diet…

Not consuming enough dietary fibre from fruit and vegetables significantly increases the risk for non-communicable diseases, however children worldwide eat far less fruits and vegetables…

Background: Dietary nitrate has a controversial role in human health. For over half a century, the nitrate content of the three major dietary sources – vegetables, meat, and water – has been legislated…

Chemotherapy continues to be the first line therapy for the majority of cancers, despite its harmful side effects which significantly harm the physical and mental wellbeing of patients…

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing in prevalence and is a major concern to global health and well-being. MetS is associated with a number of conditions such as obesity…

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a serious public health concern that is predicted to increase by more than 100 million cases in the next decade. Genetics, lifestyle and dietary…

Mistletoe extract has traditionally been used for patients suffering with cancer to support symptoms and to improve quality of life for decades, however there is limited evidence…

There is currently a theory called the geroscience hypothesis that suggests that slowing or reversing the molecular changes that coincide with aging can delay the onset of multiple chronic…

The gut-brain axis, also known as the brain-gut-microbiome is characterized by communication channels that exist between the gut and brain. Literature has shown that diet…

This study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, examined the role of western diets in joint inflammation and skin disorders such as psoriasis. Psoriasis is an auto-immune…

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between exposure to various pets and food allergies. The authors analysed data from the Japan Environment and Children’s Study…